Lincoln Riley, USC look to overcome Oregon in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
USC football, under coach Lincoln Riley, faces a critical matchup against Oregon as the 2026 season progresses. Sources highlight USC's struggle against Oregon, which has emerged as a leading program in recent years, with coach Dan Lanning achieving significant success. The pressure mounts for USC to improve their standing in the Pac-12 and national rankings, emphasizing the need for a victory to shift the narrative surrounding both programs. As Oregon, ranked highly after a strong season, stands as the benchmark, USC aims to reclaim its former glory against a rising competitor.
- •Lincoln Riley faces his critical challenge against ranked Oregon.
- •Oregon has had a strong two-season record of 26-3 under Dan Lanning.
- •USC has not reached the same level of postseason success in recent years.
- •A victory for USC is seen as necessary to shift focus back to the Trojans.
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — No more excuses - Lincoln Riley and USC must beat Dan Lanning, Oregon
"It's long past time for Lincoln Riley and USC to stand up to Dan Lanning and finally put Oregon in its place (but will it actually happen?)
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