Lincoln Riley Issues Stark Warning About USC’s Future at Big Ten Media Days originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lincoln Riley is entering a pivotal fourth season as the head coach of the USC Trojans football program.

While Jayden Maiava is the heavy favorite for QB1 duties, prized freshman Husan Longstreet showed his potential early. This puts the renown QB developer Riley in a relatively tough spot. Maiava handled the reins toward the end of 2024 and flashed his potential.

USC football coach Lincoln Riley has taken heat after his comments last summer that the Notre Dame game could be sacrificed for the greater good.