USC Sports
USC has lagged behind developing a front office to help it navigate the NIL era. Lincoln Riley introduced staff he says will bolster the Trojans.
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President-elect Donald Trump picks Todd Blanche, an attorney who defended him in his hush money criminal trial, as Justice Department deputy.
With the transfer market expensive and thin on talent, Jayden Maiava and Husan Longstreet could be Lincoln Riley’s best starting quarterback options.
Sports
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Lincoln Riley, UCLA football and the Lakers.
USC’s loss to Notre Dame confirmed coach Lincoln Riley is short on playmakers and has blocked Trojans fans from even dreaming of championships.
USC coach Lincoln Riley says the Trojans have been forced to adapt to college football’s pro model, letting some players go so they can pay others.
USC coach Lincoln Riley insists player departures are the result of a cold, pro-style formula the Trojans use to set NIL offers.
Lincoln Riley didn’t get all the players he was pursuing, and he had to reiterate his allegiance to USC, during a mixed result for early signing day.
USC coach Lincoln Riley says he didn’t lobby receivers to stay last week, sharing his vision and accepting player exits were part of college football.
Lincoln Riley has struggled through his USC tenure, but pro football executives see a path for him to be an NFL head coach or offensive coordinator.