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Riley Reiterates Loyalty to USC Program
Coach addresses speculation after recent setbacks and stresses focus on leading the Trojans forward.
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Steady Amid Questions
USC coach Lincoln Riley opened his remarks by stressing his full attention remains on the upcoming game against Ohio State. He dismissed suggestions he might fit better elsewhere and noted he turned down other chances to stay with the Trojans. Riley highlighted that he gave up significant opportunities to join the program and that his belief in the school remains unchanged after five years.
Program Progress and Results
The Trojans secured the top recruiting class nationally and opened a new 200 million dollar facility. Despite these steps, the team has not reached the College Football Playoff or captured a conference title. Riley holds a 41-20 record, including a Week 4 defeat to Oregon and a 24-7 setback to Wisconsin that marked his lowest offensive output in any game coached.
Alignment With Leadership
Riley described his working relationship with athletic director Jen Cohen as strong and supportive. He noted her role in recent advances even though she did not hire him and he was not her initial choice as head coach. The coach added that leading a major program requires handling both high expectations and criticism while staying balanced.
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