Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Lincoln Riley across Football.
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley discusses preparing younger players for college football, focusing on their maturity, performance, and integration with veteran players.
The Trojans return 15 starters, including quarterback Jayden Maiava, and feature sophomore wide receiver Tanook Hines as a top breakout candidate, making USC a focal point in Yahoo Sports' first college fantasy football game.
Lincoln Riley's promising start at USC has given way to three consecutive losing seasons, prompting USA TODAY Sports to rank him outside the top five Big Ten coaches. Rival coaches such as Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Kirk Ferentz and Kyle Whittingham are now viewed ahead of him, while Riley seeks to prove his revamped program can return to elite contention.
A look at how Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC has unfolded, the rankings that have placed him behind several Big Ten peers, and what lies ahead for the Trojans' coaching staff.
Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly, now a CBS analyst, is being discussed as a possible successor to Lincoln Riley at USC, sparking debate about the future of the Trojans' program.
An in‑depth look at the four most challenging games on Wisconsin's 2026 slate, examining the opponents, venues and storylines that could shape the Badgers' campaign.
With fall camp on the horizon, the Buckeyes confront a demanding slate that includes Indiana, USC and Oregon. Analysts weigh the impact of recent setbacks, emerging quarterback talent and defensive upgrades as the team strives for a Big Ten resurgence.
The Oklahoma Sooners have transformed from a 122nd‑ranked defense to a top‑six unit, returning key players and boasting unprecedented depth as they chase the nation's best defense.
Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, the nation's top‑ranked athlete, has reaffirmed his pledge to the USC Trojans while acknowledging continued interest from other programs.
Phil Steele predicts a three‑way tie at the top of the Big Ten for 2026, with Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon projected to share the conference lead and chase a fourth consecutive national title.
Cignetti's inclusion on the 2026 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List highlights his continued emphasis on scholarship, leadership and integrity, joining a distinguished group of Big Ten coaches ahead of the upcoming season.
Writer John Adams forecasts a playoff berth for USC, while USA TODAY Sports analyst Blake Toppmeyer raises doubts over a demanding slate of opponents.
Texas has secured its third consecutive Learfield Directors Cup, highlighting its dominance across sports, but the football team under Steve Sarkisian remains title‑less, facing mounting pressure in a rapidly changing landscape.
Projections suggest the USC Trojans will finish 9‑3 in the expanded Big Ten, with pivotal victories and carefully positioned defeats setting the stage for a playoff run.
Phil Steele’s 2026 preseason college football rankings place Notre Dame at the summit, with Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State and Texas rounding out the top five. Key returning players and strategic offseason moves set the stage for a season that promises drama from South Bend to Austin.
Oregon is aggressively courting a top prospect who is currently pledged to USC, aiming to replicate a 2011 flip that could elevate its 2027 class.
The Ducks' 2026 slate blends early non‑conference tests, a challenging Big Ten stretch and a November gauntlet that could define their season, with health and development emerging as decisive factors.
The 2026 season outlook sees Oregon's high‑powered offense leading the nation, driven by quarterback Dante Moore's decision to stay, while Texas, Ohio State, Miami and USC round out the top five.
USC’s recent records of 8‑5, 7‑6 and 9‑4 have intensified scrutiny on Lincoln Riley, whose early promise has not translated into national championship contention.
The upcoming clash between USC and Wisconsin pits a rising Trojans squad under Lincoln Riley against a Badgers team eager to reassert itself in the Big Ten, with playoff implications looming.
Lincoln Riley’s USC squad boasts the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, a revamped defense under Gary Patterson, and a cadre of young stars poised to contend for a national title, according to analyst Brad Crawford.
Lincoln Riley’s reputation for developing elite quarterbacks has taken shape with Jayden Maiava’s 3,400‑yard debut and the emergence of freshman Jonas Williams, who could become the next Heisman contender.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti has surged to the summit of the Big Ten coaching rankings after guiding the Hoosiers to an unbeaten national championship, a turnaround that reshapes the conference landscape.
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has surged to the top of the Big Ten coaching rankings after guiding the Hoosiers to an unbeaten national championship, joining a roster of seasoned mentors whose recent feats define the league’s new dynamics.