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The three games USC football must win in 2024

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Lincoln Riley did not "run from the SEC"...he took a tougher job at USC

Lincoln Riley earns a pair of preseason coaching accolades

Paul Finebaum believes Lincoln Riley will be out of USC by season's end

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans players enter the field before the game against the Utah Utes at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College sports radio host: "USC needs to act like USC"

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Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Three reasons why Lincoln Riley is NOT on the hot seat this season

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Nov 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  General view of the Big Ten logo during warmups prior to the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Media Days information: When will Lincoln Riley speak

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Why the 2024 season is pivotal for Lincoln Riley's future at USC

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Sep 23, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; A detailed view of the Big Ten Conference logo on the field prior to the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Big Ten Conference has not officially introduced the USC Trojans

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Calculating USC football wins needed for College Football Playoff at-large bid

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Aug 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the San Jose State Spartans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma continues to peddle nonsensical takes regarding Lincoln Riley

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans director of player development Chris Carter (left) and defensive end Solomon Byrd (51) hold the Holiday Bowl championship trophy at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

EA Sports publishes an interesting rating for USC football in new video game

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

USC football fans have some interesting predictions about 2024 season

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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

EA Sports published a surprising opinion of USC's defense for the 2024 season

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Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Brenden Rice (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Why USC's home stadium won't sniff any 'toughest places to play' lists

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) is presented the offensive MVP trophy after defeating the Louisville Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Latest 'EA Sports College Football 25' ratings disrespect USC Trojans offense

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Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive end Solomon Byrd (51) celebrates after a missed field goal during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

College football recruiting insider predicts multiple USC losses and no playoffs in 2024

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (24) celebrates after a reception against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half of the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

How USC football already owns the Big Ten before its first Big Ten game

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Louisville Cardinalsin the first half of the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Video proves USC football quarterbacks are dialed into the preseason

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Jan 4, 2005; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Southern California Trojans tailback Reggie Bush heads up field on the first play form scrimmage in a 55-19 victory over Oklahoma in the FedEx Orange Bowl during the BCS National Championship at Pro Player Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

What was happening in the world when USC football won its last national championship

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Dec 30, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Ronald Jones II (25) is defended by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton (8) during the 2015 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Wisconsin defeated USC 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

What 5 schools would USC football kick out of the Big Ten, if given the option?

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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the field before a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Finebaum is right about one thing regarding his latest criticism of Lincoln Riley

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Tahj Washington (16) celebrates with quarterback Miller Moss (7) after a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Why USC football and Ole Miss canceled their home-and-home series

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Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans coach Lincoln Riley speaks during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

USC coach Lincoln Riley backs up a rival fan's take on Mike Leach

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Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Why USC football tried to back out of playing the LSU Tigers this season

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Apr 23, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball during the spring game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The five most important USC football players in 2024

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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans guard Damien Mama (51) celebrates on the podium with the Rose Bowl trophy after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

USC is No. 1 in this significant college football bowl game stat

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Nov 11, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (13) during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

USC vs. LSU football in Las Vegas: Week 1 kickoff details

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