# An open letter to USC President Beong-Soo Kim regarding Lincoln Riley

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/an-open-letter-to-usc-president-beong-soo-kim-regarding-lincoln-riley/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:36:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:25:24+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/15/sports/open-letter-to-usc-trojans-president-on-coach-lincoln-riley/
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- USC’s Playoff hopes ended with a 27-13 loss to Indiana.
- Riley’s record is 42-21, with no Playoff appearances.
- UCLA is 10-0 under Bob Chesney and closing in on a Playoff place.

## Summary

The writer urges USC President Beong-Soo Kim to reconsider Lincoln Riley’s leadership after USC’s 27-13 defeat by Indiana ended its College Football Playoff hopes. The article argues that Riley’s teams have repeatedly failed to meet expectations despite their talent, while cross-town rival UCLA has built a more open and successful programme under coach Bob Chesney.

USC is described as having three losses and a 42-21 record under Riley across five seasons, with no major bowl victories or Playoff appearances. The article contrasts that with UCLA’s 10-0 record under Chesney, including a 120-46 advantage over opponents in fourth-quarter scoring; a win over Michigan could secure the Bruins places in the Big Ten title game and the Playoff. It also criticises USC’s restricted media access and Riley’s handling of a player’s celebration after a hit left Oregon quarterback Dante Moore hospitalised.

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