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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- NRiley rejects critique of USC crowd: False narrative
- NLincoln Riley addresses attendance at USC-San Jose State game
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- NLincoln Riley comments on Week 0 USC football attendance
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- NLincoln Riley addresses USC crowd talk: ‘Don’t buy into false narrative’
- NLincoln Riley pushes back on ‘false narrative’ about USC crowd size after opener vs. San Jose State
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