# USC’s latest terrible loss to Indiana Hoosiers might be the final straw for Lincoln Riley in LA

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uscs-latest-terrible-loss-to-indiana-hoosiers-might-be-the-final-straw-for-lincoln-riley-in-la/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:43:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:24:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/uscs-latest-terrible-loss-indiana-hoosiers-might-be-final-straw-lincoln-riley-la
- Topics: World

## Key points

- USC’s 27-13 loss to Indiana hurt its playoff hopes.
- Two late drives gained 148 yards but yielded no points.
- Missed chances and defensive lapses renewed scrutiny of Lincoln Riley.

## Summary

USC lost 27-13 to Indiana, dealing a serious blow to its College Football Playoff hopes and intensifying questions about head coach Lincoln Riley’s future in Los Angeles. The defeat followed a familiar pattern for the Trojans: they had chances to seize a late breakthrough but failed to score when it mattered.

USC’s two late fourth-quarter drives covered 148 yards and reached Indiana’s 10-yard line, yet produced no points. The Trojans scored only once in five red-zone trips, missed two field goals and had four potential interceptions slip away; quarterback Jayden Maiava threw two interceptions, including one near the goal line. Indiana’s backup quarterback Grant Wilson then led a 93-yard drive capped by a 42-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker.

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