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Lincoln Riley’s pressure to win lands USC coach in unique rankings

June 14, 2026

By Aiden Checketts, USC Trojans on SI: As USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley prepares for the 2026 season, the pressure seems to be as high as it has ever been. For Riley to alleviate the pressure, he must lead USC to a successful season, and at worst, he probably needs to get the Trojans to the College Football Playoff, which likely means reaching the 10-win mark.

Based on the pressure that Riley is under, he may have the most to lose in 2026, according to CBS Sports writer Brad Crawford, and if USC has another season where they are unable to make the College Football Playoff, next offseason could carry some brutal conversations.

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