Lincoln Riley claims USC was 'snaps away' from the playoff, says he's a better coach now than when at Oklahoma
Lincoln Riley expressed confidence in his coaching abilities and the USC Trojans' potential for the upcoming season. He believes the team is close to playoff contention, citing improvements in talent acquisition and player development. With a tough schedule ahead, 2026 is seen as a critical year for both Riley and the program.
- ▪Lincoln Riley claims USC was 'snaps away' from the playoff in previous seasons.
- ▪The Trojans have the country's No. 1 recruiting class and a challenging Big Ten schedule.
- ▪Riley believes he is a better coach now than during his time at Oklahoma.
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OutKick-Sports Lincoln Riley claims USC was 'snaps away' from the playoff, says he's a better coach now than when at Oklahoma USC's No. 1 recruiting class and tough Big Ten schedule make 2026 a make-or-break year for the former Oklahoma coach By Ian Miller OutKick Published May 25, 2026 5:07pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lincoln Riley on USC’s schedule, Jayden Maiava, #1 Recruiting Class | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Lincoln Riley joins Colin Cowherd to discuss USC’s schedule and their number one recruiting class, and the development of QB Jayden Maiava. Lincoln Riley's tenure as head coach of the USC Trojans hasn't been smooth sailing.
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