Social media absolutely lit him up as the game wound down.Īre we sure that they have the right coach on the hot seat in LA. The last six games - Notre Dame, Utah, Washington, Oregon, and UCLA - were going to make or break the team.Īt this point, it’s safe to say the Trojans have broken.Īnd Riley is on the hook for that. But anything less would have been a shocker. It had the reigning Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback (Caleb Williams) and retooled the offense with what looked like a wealth of skill talent. After an 11-3 season in Year 1 under Riley, many believed USC should contend for a spot in the College Football playoff. More concerning? Many looked at the Trojans against the Bruins on Saturday and accused the team of quitting. The Trojans have given up 36 and 38 points in the two games since.
Riley fired his defensive coordinator after a 52-42 loss to Washington.
