USC faces Indiana in pivotal battle for Lincoln Riley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
USC is set to host Indiana in a crucial game on November 13, 2026. Both teams are under pressure, with Lincoln Riley looking to overcome a history of struggles in Big Ten road games. Curt Cignetti has established himself as a top coach, making this matchup significant for both coaches. The outcome could reshape perceptions surrounding Riley's tenure at USC or reinforce Cignetti's reputation in college football. A loss for either team would have serious implications for their seasons.
- •Lincoln Riley aims to break his Big Ten road woes
- •Curt Cignetti seeks to maintain his reputation as a top coach
- •The game is significant for both teams' seasons
- •Matchup takes place on November 13, 2026
- •Recent history has seen Riley falling short in crucial games
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti represents gold standard Lincoln Riley hasn't reached
"It's only fitting that if Lincoln Riley is to finally turn the corner at USC, he has to prove his worth versus Curt Cignetti, the gold standard
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