After yet another inexcusable loss to Wisconsin, the Lincoln Riley era at USC looks to be nearing an end

USC's shocking loss at Wisconsin exposed familiar Lincoln Riley-era problems, raising serious questions about the Trojans' college football playoff hopes.

After yet another inexcusable loss to Wisconsin, the Lincoln Riley era at USC looks to be nearing an end

TL;DR

  • USC's College Football Playoff hopes are dimming after a surprising loss to Wisconsin.
  • The Trojans exhibited familiar issues of poor coaching, undisciplined play, and an inability to overcome adversity.
  • Quarterback Jayden Maiava had one of his worst games, and the offensive line struggled significantly.
  • Lincoln Riley's in-game decision-making, including questionable timeouts and field goal attempts, drew criticism.
  • The defense also underperformed, allowing Wisconsin to score despite limited offensive output.
  • This loss renews 'Fire Lincoln Riley' chants and raises questions about the effectiveness of his tenure at USC.
  • In contrast, cross-town rival UCLA is performing well under new coach Bob Chesney.

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