Southern California Trojans former running back Lendale White. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

USC icon goes on profane rant after Trojans' Alamo Bowl loss

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jan 1, 2026 8:04 AM ET

A former USC Trojans star had a rather profane response to the team’s Alamo Bowl loss to TCU on Tuesday.

USC lost to TCU in overtime 27-24 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, leaving fans and alumni shocked and frustrated after a late collapse.

Few were more vocal than former USC running back LenDale White, who sent a series of angry messages on X as the collapse took place.

At one point, White sarcastically asked if USC even practices tacking, or if it’s “always about offense.”

Do y’all ever practice tackling ever or is it always about offense?
— LenDale White (@thereal_lendale) December 31, 2025

White also had some other, more profane messages for the team. He wrote that it was no surprise that “a s—ty team couldn’t win a s—ty bowl” and that the Trojans were “sorry” for losing to a “weak” TCU team.

He concluded by venting about “20 years of f—ing bulls–t” and expressed pessimism that he would see his school in the College Football Playoff anytime soon.

Plenty of USC fans are probably on board with White’s sentiments. This is not even the first time he has been publicly critical of Lincoln Riley and his team, particularly the perceived lack of focus on the defensive side of the ball.

The Trojans went 9-4 this season, which would be a good year for a lot of programs. USC aspires to more than that, however, and coupled with the embarrassing manner in which they lost, frustration is only going to keep growing.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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