USC and Oklahoma fans experience shared disappointment after weekend losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
USC suffered a significant defeat to Oregon, a must-win game for head coach Lincoln Riley. Meanwhile, Oklahoma faced a heavy loss to Georgia, marking their second setback before October. Both fan bases, having engaged in rivalry discussions since Riley's departure from Oklahoma to USC nearly five years ago, now find themselves at a low point. Despite their historically competitive nature, each program's struggles have led to an acknowledgment of mutual underachievement. A reset may be needed for both teams moving forward.
- •USC lost to Oregon, failing to meet expectations for Riley.
- •Oklahoma was defeated 41-13 by Georgia on the road.
- •Both teams are experiencing underperformance this season.
- •Fan bases are realizing mutual struggles after years of rivalry.
- •Future direction may involve significant changes for both programs.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — After years of smack talk, USC and Oklahoma fans can bond over misery
"Nearly five years after Lincoln Riley stunningly left Oklahoma for USC, somehow both fan bases are miserable
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