It was UCLA 38, USC 20, in a game that wasn’t that close with a message that couldn’t be more clear. Since going 11-1 to start his USC career, Riley is 7-7. Since tutoring Caleb Williams to a Heisman, Riley has basically ruined Williams’ encore season with a terrible defense, an underutilized running attack, and a series of big-game embarrassments. After Saturday’s game, for the third time this season, Williams didn’t speak to reporters. It was another reason there is reason to wonder if Lincoln Riley is truly the right man for this job.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 19, 2023 04:02 UTC