The FUUTRE Of USC Trojans Football? | How GOOD Can They Be Behind Lincoln Riley in 2025?

[@roblee9254]

Usc is gonna have to be so good they can beat the team and the refs. Never seen a worse officiated game then MICHIGAN vs USC 2024

[@CJAM03]

Penn st was really bad. My hope is it was hazing and for all the Rose Bowls

[@roblee9254]

@@CJAM03 agree

[@rocfitness5747]

Agree!!

[@fischook1238]

I totally agree. USC was screwed in multiple games last year by the referees. Very bad calls against us that were so obvious. Really Bad.

[@brettk9316]

It's hard to beat the 4 titans in conf too Ohio st, PSU, Michigan, abd Oregon.

[@derekdemarco28]

USC needs to get on The "L - Train" - Lane, Lemon and Longstreet. Fight On!✌️

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

USC and Michigan alum here. Even handed, thoughtful video. Well done ✌️

[@Kasu-AL]

Agreed

[@Thankyou423.3]

Killing it in the portal, just resigned Lynn. Future is bright

[@jorgearreaga7104]

killing it is a bit strong, lost a lot in the portal too

[@West_sideKnecht4]

@@jorgearreaga7104only guy we lost that matters is a gaurd

[@based4l798]

@@jorgearreaga7104the only real big loss we had was pregnon which we’ve already picked up replacements and depth for

[@reneiscool22]

AVERAGE Portal class

[@Thankyou423.3]

@@reneiscool22 you clearly don’t follow usc 😂

[@NickMac91]

USC just needs to get back to their roots like Michigan did after they messed around with the spread offense that took away from their identity. USC is not WR U we are Tailback U we use to pride ourselves on Olineman and RB’s. If we get back to our roots and establish a dominate OLine and RB room plus a good defense we’ll be just fine.

[@RyanCuen]

We can be both. I don't see any reason why we would have to sacrifice WR talent/production for RB or OL talent/production. We had Mike Williams, Steve Smith, Dwayne Jarrett (All First-Team All-Americans). while still running with Reggie and Lendale. I'm in favor of being a run first team, but let's not lose the WR's. They are also part of our culture.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

​​​@@RyanCuen Last time USC was a Run first offense was under Pete Carroll. They won 2 National Championships, 7 straight Conference Championships, played in 7 straight BCS Bowls, finished with 7 straight 11+ Win seasons, finished ranked #4 or better 7 straight years, 34 game win streak, 3 Heismans, etc. RUN THE BALL! 🙄

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

​@@RyanCuenEvery National Champion Has had a Top Notch Running game. The receivers benefitted from that.

[@lawrencesmith9059]

There are so many luddites in the USC fan base. All of college football has incorporated spread concepts and more passing. Saban did it years ago. Sure we need to use the run game more, but that doesnt mean we go away from a solid passing game.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

​​@@lawrencesmith9059 Saban ran the ball and stopped the run. They had explosive Offenses under Kiffin and Sark just like at USC cuz they ran the Ball and play action off of it. Bama has 2 Heisman Winning RB's cuz they ran the ball. Reggie Bush rushed for 1,700+ yards his Heisman Winning season. Lendale White is the All Time leading TD scorer at USC cuz they ran the ball.

[@FIGHTONnatties]

Riley needs to understand that USC has traditionally always been a run first smash mouth football team with big defensive and offensive lines with big fast aggressive linebackers and as soon as he embraces the tradition that is USC the sooner we return to Glory Fight On ✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@samclark3370]

Sounds like Notre Dame

[@mesarecto6903]

Caleb masked a lot of deficiencies.

[@bigturboweenie]

He didnt mask anything. We all saw how bad thr defense was unless youre literally blind.

[@greg7964]

​@bigturboweenie he literally masked Riley' scheme. He masked the defense as well because that team in 2022 wouldn't have won 11 games if it weren't for him. He was the identity of that team. We all saw how this past team had no identity.

[@saulvillicana292]

If we aren't competitive next year then I think the LR experiment is over and we can make Lynn the HC. Jen Cohen is I think making savvy changes and doing it for the program and not for LR, such as hiring a general manager without input form LR. When I say competitive I mean in the playoff for sure and in the B1G Championship.

[@Kasu-AL]

As a USC fan I strongly agree with the narrative that there’s a concern about the adaptability of LR v coaches like Marcus Freeman. This 2025 season will tell you whether LR has adapted to doing whatever it takes to succeed at USC

[@JuanAguilar-mi8yx]

A massive limitation is Lincoln Rileys decision making in the 4th quarter. And its not even the timeout thing. Its clock management as a whole. Like playcalling. If USC doesn't have a comfortable lead in the 4th, its hard watching our offense let our Defense downn.

[@SteelKreel]

Having to watch him call so many TE screens in that Michigan game was borderline torture

[@JuanAguilar-mi8yx]

@SteelKreel yupp it got Lake McCree hurt and tooken out for the majority of the season.

[@actlikewho]

🎯👍🎯👍🎯

[@ronaldhansen2585]

USC simply needs a running game and need a dual threat QB. Longstreet brings that ability to extend the play and run with it if need be. Looking forward to see who the LB coach will be.

[@roblee9254]

riley needs to stop rotating runningbacks & recievers every other series and commit to the run.

[@Anaerobic07]

Agree, but USC already has a running game. The team was top 10 nationally last year in EPA/play on running plays. Lincoln just didn't feel like sticking with it.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

USC wins 10 games in 2024 if Lincoln Riley simply ran the ball to close out games. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ronaldhansen2585]

@Anaerobic07 SC had 366 rush attempts to 535 pass attempts. That is not running game. Ohio State had 534 rush attempts and 455 pass attempts. We DO NOT have a RUN game. 2004 team had 430 pass attempts and ran the ball 482 times. That is a RUN game.

[@Anaerobic07]

@ You're making my point: they have a good running game and they get good outcomes when they run the ball, but they are suffering because they do not use it enough.

[@MattGinNY]

Lincoln Riley can score points. Love Lynn and the D. Stack linemen on both sides. Stop throwing the ball 50+ times a game. Air Raid is only good for winning individual awards...not a NC. Get the FB back...use the TE's...pound the ball. Get a kicker. Start selling USC the right way when it comes to recruiting and transfers. They are climbing back out of the cellar...out of the NCAA death sentence. FIGHT ON!

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

We run the ball 4-5 more times a game and we make the playoffs. Defense will be nationally elite and the 2025 schedule is a walk. 10-2 floor 🐺🦺 #Zooloo #FightOn 🗡️✌🏾

[@FightOn13-n9n]

FIGHT ON BABY!

[@aarongonzalez4405]

If Lincoln fails Lynn is ready to take over

[@givem110]

Lincoln isn't going to get it done. This is 2 years in a row with a subpar recruiting class for USC. Even when they didn't win enough previously they recruiting top 10 at USC so it seems the top players don't wanna go there till a new coach comes in

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

Rankings are relative and scouts are seldomly wrong. Top 13 class for going 6-6 is isn’t terrible. ND is ranked #12 and they are in the natty

[@greg7964]

​@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156 you just lowered your expectations is all. You seem content with poor recruiting classes. Clay Helton had a top 20 recruiting class, and everyone was on his ass for it😅.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

Yup. He has Zero impact Linebackers, Offensive line recruiting is terrible, D-line recruiting atrocious, California recruiting as a whole is THE WORST IN USC HISTORY.

[@michaelradin]

USC biggest question for next year is the QB position. I love the rookie but Jayden has some talent if he can clean up the mental side. The kid is better then 95% of the big 10 QB’s. USC failed this year because of its offense. If you take usc’s first year and put that offense with this past years D. USC would win the whole thing. The fact usc lost to what people say is a loaded Big 10 defense by a TD or less is scary for the future. This was a bad offense outside the run game this year. Losing duce and branch is nothing. The kids didn’t prove anything and were young and did more harm then good this year. The other problem was LR had to many guys and he tried to give everyone a touch. Next year we have lemon and lane who are NFL future studs plus a bunch of team player pieces around them. The WR room is loaded but having 2 main guys is what usc needs. Not 5 main guys asking for the ball. The D will be great next year but the real question will be what type of offense LR produces next year. We score more then 30 a game. The team will be a top 5 team. Fight on!

[@skankhunt-sf1to]

delusional

[@lawrencemora2826]

You ain't kidding about the Trinity League, reminds meof the old Angelus League of the 70s and 80s...

[@roblee9254]

LONGSTREET will be QB1. See who the incoming LB coach is.

[@Pontosports35]

It all depends on the QB position if Jayden maiava can take the next step usc will be good & hopefully they can finish games this season

[@roblee9254]

LONGSTREET will be qb1 game 1

[@Pontosports35]

@@roblee9254 well see but we ball know Riley hates starting freshmen if Longstreet does play it’ll be a game where maiava is struggling badly

[@roblee9254]

@ did u see the polynesian bowl.

[@Pontosports35]

@@roblee9254 😳😳😳🔥🔥 oh yeah I watched he impressed me I didn’t know he had it like that. I still think Jayden starts but I wouldn’t be surprised if he pushes Jayden for Qb1. He could see the field next season

[@roblee9254]

@ our schedule is set up for longstreet. 4 easy games before our first game vs illonois. Longstreet will start. Maiva will transfer.

[@49erLA]

USC Just added Rob Ryan to the defensive staff 🔥🔥✌🏽

[@gerardocontreras5165]

The offense needs to make a big jump from last season. I dont see it happening with our current qb.

[@ohrick8707]

LR is learning the hard way, but he’s learning!✌️

[@choncha23]

Lincoln needs to have at least two years of success. It will hvae to be BIG Ten success. IF that happens then he will have the recruits he wants.

[@831jperry]

Fight on ✌🏽

[@greg7964]

It's too easy and simple for expectations next year. Make the playoffs or hopefully be fired. 0 conference championships, 0 playoff appearances, and 0 national titles is all that needs to be said here. At some point, there are recruits that are not going to buy into the future of this program if the head coach has another shit year. Jen has to fire him if he can't get an appearance in the B1G championship game.

[@josharena512]

( THE ANGRY TROJAN) It was a between year without a good quarterback. Maiava IS NOT THE GUY! Moss and Maiava were lacking in every way and it showed vastly after having a talent like Caleb Williams. Yes USC lost a lot of players in yhe transfer portal and to the NFL but they are putting the work in. LR had a full rebuild, he wasn't gifted a full cabinet like the clown st Nueter Lame of like ryan day at ohio st. This year, LR has to get it done because the schedule is way too favorable! At leat 10-2 this year. Long Street is the next guy and I hope he covers a lot of ground in spring and fall to earn the starting spot because let me say it loud enough for people not effected by the fires, MAIAVA IS NOT THE GUY!

[@MattGinNY]

Moss had the brains...but not the athleticism. Maiava has the athleticism...not the brains. Next!

[@roblee9254]

@@MattGinNY you right, longstreet will be QB1

[@ketimeleah1409]

Hush up!! Jayden will be the starting QB next year 😅

[@roblee9254]

@ we will see

[@TBmadeit]

Until USC get a line and a Dawg defense they’ll never be what they where

[@barryfisher4734]

Don't worry, SC will have a 10 win season. They will have a good offense and a very good, if not elite Defense. If you have noticed LR has re-oriented the program to succeed in the Big 10, an entire re-build. In LA everyone says they're close to the program and everyone has a take. He should be very careful as to who he should listen to. For sure not all the talking heads.

[@cobishahrestani]

Feels like Clay Helton’s era except with Caleb Willow and for 2 years

[@moparjo_9753]

Last year was disappointing obviously, but we're not that far from the teams in playoffs. All losses were barely lost by a touchdown or less.

[@greg7964]

Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington are nowhere near playoff teams. Losing to them means you weren't even close to a playoff team.

[@moparjo_9753]

@greg7964 penn state, Michigan, ND barely beat us so we're not far behind those teams in the playoffs

[@greg7964]

@moparjo_9753 you are really gloating over the fact that "these" teams you are referring to aren't good enough to win a national title. Yeah, ND is in it, but they can never have the roster to win a national title. Everyone saw it in 2012, 2018, 2020, and unfortunately, we will see it on Monday. Penn State hardly ever wins when they play a top 10 opponent. Moral victories didn't get USC into the playoffs and ask Nebraska how many close games they have lost in consecutive seasons since Scott Frost. Even Riley doesn't know how this team lost close games. And ND beat USC by 2 touchdowns, not a touchdown or less

[@donniereiter3646]

USC gonna suck ass this season

[@JakeDaSnake08]

We just need to run the ball more than what we did last year and if Maiava our QB1 hope he can adjust and limit the turnovers also our QB has to Run more Thats why your a dual threat if we can do this i think we can win a natty if we can stay healthy if not win a natty make it that far fasure

[@kurtgally526]

Riley has several holes in his coaching. Hes shown that he can correct them over time. He did get outcoached this year several times. However, USC will never have success until the B1G referees treat equally. Ive never seen worse officiating in my life compared to this past season. Just see the Michigan game...

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

Lincoln Riley doesn't Embrace USC football tradition. Thats why losing Ed Orgeron was huge. Ed Orgeron is a National Champion Head Coach. Lincoln Riley is NOT.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

11-3, 8-5, 7-6. ... Lincoln Riley is NOT the guy. Time to get rid of him.

[@comtonalex]

✌️

[@brianjacob8728]

What you've is all you're gonna get from Riley. He's not committed to winning. He just wants everyone to think he's the smartest guy in the room when really he's the dumbest.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

USC is still a Soft, Texas Tech of the West, Air Raid trash Offense. They have the personnel to run the ball down teams throats but Lincoln Riley calls 50+ passing plays every game to pad his QB's stats and hopefully win abother Heisman. 🙄

[@nothanks1368]

SC fan here. Go look at Oregons Depth Chart and recruiting classes. SC is in trouble, they have no Depth. Honestly our recruiting was better under Helton. Go back and look. I don't like it either but we aren't doing well. Lynn staying is big for the program but I don't see a Natty in the next 4 years.....

[@bigturboweenie]

How many championships does oregon have again?

[@nothanks1368]

@@bigturboweenie Don't be the guy that peaked in High School. No one cares about yesteryear. Today is all that matters. This should help you in life as well.

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

You’re not paying attention. Depth doesn’t have you down 30-0 before halftime. SC lost 5 games by 19 points total

[@nothanks1368]

@ and 75% of that Team is gone……

[@HerkamerT]

Let the Coach live his dream without all you democrats complaining. Sit back and enjoy the trip. Did you enjoy the pun?

[@HaramosYT]

Fuutre

[@lawrencesmith9059]

Sorry, but you are driving the car looking in the rear view mirror. USC is on the right track. Great coaching hires that will strengthen their recruiting. In the offseason they traded out players that were too expensive (NIL) based on performance for players they really needed on the team. That is effective management. The USC defense is going to be very good, maybe top 10, definitely top 15. The offense has some question marks, but will be good enough for 10-2 season at the least. In another year, it is going to become obvious to everyone that Riley is learning and growing as a head coach and will build USC into a powerhouse. I think he will have a chip on his shoulder, which is a good thing. It will ensure he has no mercy on opponents.

[@greg7964]

10-2, at the least? Are you nuts? Did you say that about last year? They play Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. All of those except Michigan and Iowa are on the road. And sprinkle in perhaps a loss they shouldn't have lost to. It's happened to Riley every year. Riley is entering year 10 as a head coach, and he's still learning? Does he need more time to learn to run the ball more and not have the quarterback throw 50 times? Has he learned how to win close games? He said he doesn't. He said after last years loss to UCLA that he was sooo motivated just to show a lackluster 7-6 season. So far, he hasn't shown that ability to show no mercy on his opponents. He's recruited worse than Clay Helton did. He can't build a fence around southern cal. Overall he has not improved the roster as it has gotten worse

[@lancepittman5066]

They were 6-6. After the bowl game they were 7-6

[@brandonsanchez6857]

6-6 and did not play: Oregon, Ohio State, or Indiana. LR needs to hire a OC.

[@gabraham12]

Are you a Mormon?