Lincoln Riley: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 24

Oregon vs. USC: Preview and Betting Odds

There are six AP Top 25 matchups on Saturday for the first time since December of 2023, and one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the day is the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 23

USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

The USC Trojans have a massive matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday.

No. 12 Southern Cal, No. 20 Oregon square off in high-stakes Big Ten matchup

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 23

College football predictions: Best trades of Week 4

The spreads are squeezing and/or flipping as teams start to hit the road in conference play. The markets know conventional wisdom often doesn’t apply when 100,000 hostiles are screaming in the general direction of a 20-year-old.

College Football News / Yardbarker

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 23

USC football coach Lincoln Riley gives hopeful injury update on key defensive lineman

After a standout true freshman season, USC defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart has yet to make his 2026 debut. And from what Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is now saying, that could be a little further away than previously expected.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23

Three Matchups That Will Decide USC's Game Against Oregon

The No. 12 USC Trojans will face their first test of the season as they’ll host the No. 20 Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 22

What the Oregon Ducks Game Really Means for USC, Lincoln Riley

No. 20 Oregon falling to Oklahoma State in week 2 may have taken away a little of the national buzz as they travel to Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept. 26, to take on No.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 22

Dan Lanning Clears the Air on 'Running Up the Score' vs. Portland State

The No. 20 Oregon Ducks have turned the page in preparation of facing No. 12 USC on the road, but Ducks coach Dan Lanning seemingly gave his final thoughts on the discussion surrounding Oregon's 84-0 win over Portland State.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 22

USC Coach Lincoln Riley Drops Underrated Key to Beating Oregon Ducks

With a top-25 matchup between the No. 20 Oregon Ducks and No. 12 USC Trojans on the horizon, a lot of fans might immediately think about the quarterback battle or the battle in the trenches as being key position matchups to watch.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 21

Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

The No. 12 USC Trojans finally hit the skies for the first time in the 2026 season, all after going 3-0 inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC now heads back inside its home venue after surviving a feisty Rutgers Scarlet Knights team 42-35.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 21

USC Trojans' Biggest Question Entering Oregon Ducks Matchup

Coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 12 USC Trojans have their first true test Saturday night against the No. 20 Oregon Ducks. The easy schedule is over for the Trojans and, frankly, the excuses are over too.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 21

Rece Davis’ Comments on Dan Lanning, Lincoln Riley Loom Large for Oregon-USC

Palm trees sway in the breeze as the sun sets over the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on a warm September Saturday. The scene is set for a top-20 matchup as the No.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 20

Lincoln Riley’s never-before-seen USC admission is no excuse for pathetic defensive showing vs. Rutgers

The USC football team survived a scare against Rutgers on Saturday, 42-35. USC head football coach Lincoln Riley sees a lot to work on for his Trojans defense.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 19

Lincoln Riley Drops Transparent Take of USC Trojans Performance vs. Rutgers

The USC Trojans scaled past 40 points for the third time in four games in 2026. This time, coach Lincoln Riley watched his offense put 42 on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 19

How USC Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Is Already Impacting the Trojans

The No. 12 USC Trojans are looking to compete for a Big Ten title and a berth to the College Football Playoff, but recruiting never ends for USC coach Lincoln Riley and his staff.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 15

Lincoln Riley Elaborates on USC Trojans' Biggest Challenge in Big Ten Play

The USC Trojans delivered the clean sweep of their non-conference slate. Capped off by defeating Sun Belt Conference power Louisiana 49-30 on Sept. 12 in week 2.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 14

2026 Week 3 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: A look at how the top programs in the region stack up after a surprising Week 2

The college football landscape changed over the weekend. Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State has upended the narrative. Now, it’s the Wild West. USC has taken advantage of its soft schedule to advance to the top spot for the first time in many years.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 13

Why USC’s Lincoln Riley was sounding ‘alarm’ despite 19-point win over Louisiana

The USC football team is expecting a great season in 2026, under head coach Lincoln Riley. Riley is considered a hot-seat candidate by many national college football insiders.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Lincoln Riley Confirms Major Problem for USC Amid Growing Concerns Over Crowd Attendance: 'Can’t Have That'

USC had every reason to feel good after a standout win (39-0) over the Fresno State Bulldogs on September 5. But head coach Lincoln Riley wasn’t ready to celebrate just yet.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Lincoln Riley Fires Back at USC ‘False Narrative’ After Viral Attendance Images

USC opened its 2026 college football season with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. Still, the result was quickly overshadowed by viral images showing large sections of empty seats at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / September 1