Trojan veterans blast Lincoln Riley, USC after bowl collapse
Los Angeles Times••sports
Key Points:
- Matt Leinart, former USC quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner, missed the end of USC's Alamo Bowl loss to TCU due to an early bedtime and later clarified his social media comments were unrelated to the game.
- USC lost 30-27 in overtime after blowing a 10-point lead late in regulation, marking a disappointing end to a 9-4 season and continuing their failure to reach the College Football Playoff under coach Lincoln Riley.
- Former USC players, including Su’a Cravens and LenDale White, expressed frustration on social media, calling for accountability, more former players in coaching roles, and significant changes to revive the program.
- Cravens emphasized that the upcoming season is critical for Riley
