February 9, 2026
By Teddy King, USC Trojans on SI: USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season leading the Trojans, with the pressure of sending USC to their first College Football Playoff continuing to mount. Especially with his newest program additions in defensive coordinator Gary Patterson and the No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class, Riley seemingly has all the tools to get there.
However, they face a difficult Big Ten slate but proved last season they could compete and keep up with the conference. Here are three reasons are why Riley will not be on the coaching hot seat this season.
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