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.
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.