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USC’s Lincoln Riley Faces Backlash for Postgame Comments After Loss to TCU

USC’s Lincoln Riley Faces Backlash for Postgame Comments After Loss to TCU

Summary

The USC Trojans lost to the TCU Horned Frogs in the Alamo Bowl after leading by 10 points in the fourth quarter. USC's head coach, Lincoln Riley, faced criticism for his comments after the game, despite the team's promising future with a top recruiting class.

Key Facts

  • USC led by 10 points in the fourth quarter but lost to TCU in overtime.
  • TCU won the game with a 35-yard touchdown after USC missed several tackles.
  • Lincoln Riley has been USC's head coach for four years with only two bowl wins.
  • Fans criticized Riley's postgame comments about the team's future prospects.
  • USC has consistently lost significant games during Riley's tenure.
  • USC has the top recruiting class for 2026, according to ESPN.
  • USC joined the Big Ten conference recently.

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