Josh Pate predicts Oregon loss marks end of Lincoln Riley's USC tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
College football analyst Josh Pate stated that USC's 41-27 loss to Oregon could signify the beginning of the end for head coach Lincoln Riley. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Pate noted that USC has invested considerable time and resources into the program without achieving success. He emphasized that the significant defeat, particularly after Oregon lost its starting quarterback, could shift the perception of Riley's leadership, which has lasted nearly five years. Pate's comments alarmed Eisen, as he asserted that Riley might continue to face losses this season. As the Trojans currently sit at 4-1, discussions about Riley's future are intensifying as expectations rise.
- •USC loses 41-27 to Oregon on September 29, 2026.
- •Josh Pate claims this loss could end Lincoln Riley’s tenure.
- •Pate stresses USC's patience with Riley has lasted nearly five years.
- •Oregon's backup quarterback led the team to victory over USC.
- •USC stands at 4-1, raising concerns over Riley's future.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Pate Drops Bombshell Lincoln Riley-USC Prediction That Stuns Rich Eisen
"The USC Trojans’ 41-27 loss to Oregon may have done more than damage their College Football Playoff hopes. College football analyst Josh Pate believes it could eventually be remembered as the game that started the end of Lincoln Riley’s tenure, a prediction that visibly surprised Rich Eisen.Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Pate argued that […] The post Josh Pate Drops Bombshell Lincoln Riley-USC Prediction That Stuns Rich Eisen appeared first on HEAVY.
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