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USC Embraces High Expectations in Lincoln Riley’s Fifth Season

Can USC meet the high expectations set for its 2026 season?

Fans want to know if USC, with returning starters and a top-ranked recruiting class, can deliver on its coach’s championship ambitions.

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The coverage 10

  1. Is it time for USC to cut ties with Lincoln Riley?Yahoo Sports · Sep 29
  2. Would Lincoln Riley to Baylor Football Make Sense if USC Moves on?Yahoo Sports · Sep 29
  3. If Lincoln Riley wants out of USC football, there's an obvious exit planusatoday.com · Sep 29
  4. Lincoln Riley Gets Real On USC's Slow Start vs. LouisianaSports Illustrated · Sep 13
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  1. Lincoln Riley sounds alarm on USC’s penalties after win over LouisianaYahoo Sports · Sep 13
  2. Why USC's Lincoln Riley was sounding 'alarm' despite 19-point win over LouisianaYahoo Sports · Sep 13
  3. VIDEO: Lincoln Riley talks about USC’s 49-30 win over Louisiana247Sports · Sep 13
  4. Riley rejects critique of USC crowd: False narrativeespn.com · Sep 2
  5. Lincoln Riley addresses attendance at USC-San Jose State gameYahoo Sports · Sep 2
  6. USC’s Lincoln Riley Makes Telling Attendance Claim After Crowd Criticismheavy.com · Sep 2

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