# Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure could end with loss against Ohio State’s backup quarterback, and $70m buyout

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lincoln-rileys-usc-tenure-could-end-with-loss-against-ohio-states-backup-quarterback-and-70m-buyout/
- Published: 2026-10-26T18:37:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T20:56:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/lincoln-riley-usc-tenure-could-end-loss-against-ohio-state-backup-quarterback-70m-buyout
- Topics: Art, Culture, World

## Key points

- USC scored seven points in its loss to Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin passed for only 58 yards.
- Riley’s reported buyout is $70 million.

## Summary

USC coach Lincoln Riley is under mounting pressure after his team’s 13-point loss to Wisconsin, in which the Trojans scored just seven points. The article argues that Saturday’s home game against Ohio State, whose starting quarterback is unavailable, could become a turning point for Riley’s future.

The loss was especially damaging because Wisconsin managed only 58 passing yards, while USC had recently beaten Penn State and entered the season with playoff ambitions. USC still faces Ohio State, Indiana, Maryland and UCLA in 2026, and the article says a reported $70 million buyout could complicate any decision to dismiss Riley.

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