# USC legend calls for Lincoln Riley’s job in savage response to crushing Indiana loss

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/usc-legend-calls-for-lincoln-rileys-job-in-savage-response-to-crushing-indiana-loss/
- Published: 2026-11-15T02:36:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T03:21:26+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/usc-legend-lincoln-riley-job-crushing-indiana-loss/
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Indiana beat USC 27-13, ending the Trojans’ playoff hopes.
- Keyshawn Johnson said USC should find another coach.
- Riley is facing another season with at least three losses.

## Summary

USC lost 27-13 to Indiana in Bloomington, ending its hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff. Former Trojans receiver Keyshawn Johnson reacted by saying the team should find another coach, putting fresh focus on Lincoln Riley’s future.

A win over No. 2 Ohio State had recently put USC in a strong position to pursue a playoff place, but the defeat leaves Riley facing another season with at least three losses. USC hired Riley in November 2021, though the article describes his time with the programme as underwhelming.

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