Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has expressed disappointment at Lincoln Riley’s team after the Trojans lost 42-27 to the Oregon Ducks. It was the Trojans’ third loss of the season, putting them at 8-3 ahead of their last regular season game against the UCLA Bruins. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, fans are understandably frustrated with the team’s lack of significant success since Riley took over. Leinart, who played with the Trojans from 2001 to 2005, took to X to express his frustration. Thanks for the submission! While obviously frustrated with the situation after the loss to the Ducks, Leinart acknowledged the challenges faced by the Trojans this season. He wrote on X: 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now “USC is close. I know people hate that, which I get because it seems like that’s always the excuse. Truth is, it’s true. We lost to 2 good teams this year, 2 of which have a real shot to win a title. We played way more physical consistently this year, dealt with a plethora of injuries, and still have fought hard. Have a chance to finish 10-3 this year with the top class coming in, assuming a good portal class and some key returners. Next year is year 5, can see how it goes and judge from there.” Lincoln Riley entered this season on a hot seat after failing to take the Trojans to the playoffs in his first three campaigns. With the status quo set to remain unchanged this season, there have been calls for the coach to be shown the door. With a 34-17 record and close playoff attempts in his first year and this season, the coach is likely to remain in the role. Nevertheless, patience is wearing thin among USC fans, as seen in Leinart’s post. Lincoln Riley goes at reporter for asking about his USC future An Oregon fan carried a sign asking for Lincoln Riley’s contract to be extended by USC during the College GameDay broadcast in Eugene on Saturday. Following the Trojans’ loss, a reporter asked the coach about the sign, to which he responded: “The dumbest question I’ve been asked as long as I’ve been a head coach.” With the sting of the loss and dashed playoff hopes still fresh in Riley’s mind, the response is understandable. However, it is a question he has to confront as the real consequences of the result hit home.
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