Lincoln Riley faces scrutiny as USC struggles in Year 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
USC football is seeing increasing frustration from fans as Lincoln Riley enters Year 5 of his tenure. The Trojans' repeated mistakes, including penalties and improper formations, have raised concerns about the program's readiness and depth. As the season progresses, expectations grow for Riley to address these issues, which are evident after six games. The criticism echoes sentiments that elite programs require quicker results from their coaches, suggesting Riley has not met those expectations.
- •USC football enters Week 6 with ongoing mistakes under Lincoln Riley.
- •Fans express frustration over the team's lack of improvement since August.
- •Basic errors, such as penalties and formations, continue to plague USC.
- •Riley has faced criticism for not developing championship-level depth.
- •Discussion surrounding the handling of players and overall discipline persists.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Riley's failures are magnified because it's Year 5 | Opinion
"At Alabama or Ohio State, a new coach would be expected to fully solve problems and weed out mistakes by Year 2. Lincoln Riley is in Year 5 at USC
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