Lincoln Riley has not met expectations as the head coach at USC through the first nine games of the 2024-25 college football season. Should the university

Minor NCAA infractions could wind up being a major issue for USC football coach Lincoln Riley. Because the university agreed with an NCAA ruling that Riley violated “head coach responsibility” regulations, USA Today speculates the school would be able to fire him for cause without owing his buyout.

Nebraska's new offensive coordinator, Dana Holgorsen, once worked with USC coach Lincoln Riley and could present challenges for the Trojans' defense.

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has been through a lot this season both on the field and off. The Trojans' recruiting class has seen some flips and de-commitments as the team sits at 4-5 with three games remaining.

Three years ago, when Lincoln Riley made the stunning decision to leave Oklahoma for USC, he mentioned the Trojans' strong administrative alignment as one of the biggest factors that motivated him to do so.

USC football is, if you are not willing to be generous, falling apart at the seams. The Trojans are at the forefront of an investigation by the NCAA. Lincoln Riley has just one more distraction to deal with as the Trojans prepare to face Nebraska this Saturday.

If Southern California truly wants to get out from under Lincoln Riley's mega contract, the NCAA just gave the school the ammunition to do it.