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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leaves the field after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame for rejecting USC’s proposal to extend rivalry series

"We at SC would love for the game to continue, and we have no problem following through on our promises in the future."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 29, 2025 0
Petros Papadakis and Lincoln Riley

Petros Papadakis unloads on Lincoln Riley, USC leadership over Notre Dame rivalry pause

The former USC captain ripped Lincoln Riley and the school's leadership after the Trojans agreed to pause their rivalry with Notre Dame starting in 2026.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 23, 2025 0
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hauls in a touchdown catch as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Paul Finebaum thinks USC regrets leaving the Pac-12

"Because who are they anymore?"

By Sam Neumann OnNov 24, 2025 0
Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Lincoln Riley calls reporter’s question ‘dumbest’ he’s been asked, tells him to be embarrassed

"This is a professional thing. You ought to try it."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 23, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum believes Lincoln Riley could leave USC

Paul Finebaum fuels speculation about Lincoln Riley leaving USC: ‘He just doesn’t really matter’ in L.A.

"I would be telling my agent, if I was Lincoln, 'Fine me a good job. Get me out of here.'"

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 9, 2025 0
Josh Pate USC Lincoln Riley

Josh Pate sounds warning about Lincoln Riley at USC

"Keep an eye on Lincoln Riley at USC.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 6, 2025 0
Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos (59), quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and USC Trojans defensive end Jadyn Ramos (95) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Kirk Herbstreit believes AP voters have trust issues with USC and Lincoln Riley

"The last few years with Lincoln Riley there, they've not proven to be the team that could adjust to the Big Ten and become a perennial power."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 17, 2025 0
Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans helmet on the sideline during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

USC fined for playing running back listed as ‘out’ on injury report

The fine was a whopping $5,000.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 14, 2025 0

Joel Klatt breaks down ‘massive mistake’ to wipe out crazy USC TD

"What a massive mistake on a touchdown play!"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0
Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Lincoln Riley rips USC’s back-to-back extreme kickoffs

"We don't make the schedule. Clearly."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 25, 2025 0
Several Big Ten Football coaches came together in an ad for Fox amid the network's ongoing carriage dispute with YouTube TV. Photo Credits Left to right: (Ryan Day: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images); (Sherrone Moore: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images); (James Franklin: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images); (P.J. Fleck: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images).

Big Ten football coaches come together in ad for Fox amid YouTube TV dispute

"Support your team...Wherever you live."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 25, 2025 0
Lincoln Riley, Petros Papadakis, Colin Cowherd

Petros Papadakis rips Lincoln Riley, Colin Cowherd over USC-Notre Dame rivalry

"Who the hell is Lincoln Riley in the grand scheme of things when it comes to USC and Notre Dame?"

By Matt Yoder OnMay 23, 2025 0
Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is interviewed by FOX reporter Allison Williams after the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC, Lincoln Riley end practice access for reporters for rest of season

Merely a scheduling tweak that apparently doesn’t leave any room for media observation.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 29, 2024 0
During Saturday's game, USC football coach Lincoln Riley did something that left play-by-play man Eric Collins scratching his head. Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Announcer questions Lincoln Riley’s strategy: ‘There’s no way you call that’

"Alright, well they say you can't take 'em with you. Lincoln Riley obviously believes in that."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 19, 2024 0
USC coach Lincoln Riley scolded a reporter for asking one of the Trojan players about a controversial game-winning touchdown. Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Lincoln Riley ripped for ’embarrassing’ press conference behavior

"Who cares what he says on that? Like what, player’s opinion? Let’s ask a more professional question."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 6, 2024 5
USC's Bear Alexander said he'll redshirt the rest of 2024 one day after coach Lincoln Riley said his lack of playing time was "no story." Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Lincoln Riley, left); Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images, Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images (Bear Alexander, right).

One day after Lincoln Riley said playing time is ‘no story,’ USC DL Bear Alexander redshirts rest of season

"There’s no story there."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2024 1
After being proven wrong about USC's prospects, Paul Finebaum offered a mea culpa to Lincoln Riley for his harsh criticism.

Paul Finebaum eats crow over Lincoln Riley hot takes

"Every Southern Cal fan in America has every single right to come after me and do it, just bury me."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 2, 2024 7
Paul Finebaum talks Deion Sanders, Lincoln Riley

Paul Finebaum is already trying to push Deion Sanders to USC

"I think Deion Sanders, as the coach of Southern Cal, is the answer to the problems."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 22, 2024 0
Chris Russo argues that USC coach Lincoln Riley hasn't been a failure because Caleb Williams won a Heisman Trophy.

Chris Russo and Paul Finebaum get into heated Lincoln Riley debate

"He brought a Heisman Trophy there. That counts!"

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 17, 2024 1
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: Lincoln Riley could be ‘historic crash-and-burn’ at Southern Cal

"I think that train has left the station."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 9, 2024 2
Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt

Gus Johnson thinks Lincoln Riley, who just hired a new DC, needs to hire Iowa DC Phil Parker

Gus didn't check the newswire this morning...

By Sean Keeley OnDec 2, 2023 0
USC's football players were not available to talk with reporters after the Trojans lost Saturday's game to USC. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

USC football players were not available to media after Utah loss

"Forget about the impact on the media. This does a disservice to the USC players."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 22, 2023 14
USC

USC walks back credential suspension of Orange County beat reporter

USC decided on Thursday to walk back a suspension the program issued to a local reporter for the Orange County Register.

By Chris Novak OnSep 21, 2023 1
USC Trojans

USC suspends Orange County Register reporter’s credentials for two weeks, prompting backlash

"This is a huge overreaction to what the USC program perceived to be a policy violation. We clearly disagree and stand fully behind Luca."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 19, 2023 4

Lincoln Riley no-shows weekly coach’s show before taking USC job

The coach's show will return with a new name, a new star, and new promises that he'll stay there forever. Until, one way or another, he doesn't.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 28, 2021 3

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