Social Media Erupts as Notre Dame's Biggest Rival Again Chokes One Away

Few teams have been as disappointing as USC over the last month

Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

As Notre Dame continues to improve and finish off teams in the second half, the biggest rival of the Fighting Irish continues to have major second half issues.

That is of course USC and the Trojans, led by head coach Lincoln Riley, put that on full display again Saturday. USC held a 28-14 fourth quarter lead at Maryland but lost in regulation to fall to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play.

Notre Dame plays at USC on November 30 to close the regular season this year. Following USC's latest loss, plenty of the college football world reacted to Riley and the Trojans continued struggles. Below are some of the best.

USC Football Great LenDale White

I’m gonna be completely honest Lincoln Riley should be embarrassed. They should probably do him like they did Lane Kiff.

— LenDale White (@thereal_lendale) October 19, 2024

Jared Followill on Oklahoma's Impact from Riley

Did Lincoln Riley set 2 bluebloods back a decade in one move? Pretty impressive.

— Jared Followill (@youngfollowill) October 19, 2024

Former USC Football Manager Rips Program

The absolute worst game USC has played in the last decade.

I saw every Clay Helton game ever played and was a manager in 2017. It never was this bad

— Jimmy G✌️ (@JimmyGoodmanUSC) October 20, 2024

Former USC Player Jake Olson Rips Program Direction

How many plays are we away from 7-0 now? Guys Michigan, Minnesota, & Maryland are such bad teams. Penn St will lose by 28 to Ohio St. we have taken 10 steps backwards since Helton. I’ll keep saying it and you’ll keep getting pissed, but careful running a winning coach out of town

— Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61) October 19, 2024

Jessica Smetana on Sam Hartman's Post-USC Celebration

USC football hasn’t been the same since pic.twitter.com/xdW13uS0QB

— Jessica Smetana (@jessica_smetana) October 20, 2024

RedditCFB

This is what USC blew up the Pac-12 for. pic.twitter.com/7PDWWefo7q

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 19, 2024

Steve SC on USC Football Under Lincoln Riley

Lincoln Riley has to be the saddest $11M/yr coach of all time...he's lost 9 of the last 14. The data doesn't lie.

— Steve SC (@steve_usc1) October 19, 2024

Allie Gehring on USC Football's Latest Loss

Clearly no one taught Lincoln Riley the most important lesson in the Big Ten pic.twitter.com/0G4lki9cJi

— Allie Gehring (@agehring91) October 20, 2024

Founders Edits on a Regressing USC Football Program

I’m tired of acting like this program is even headed in the right direction. It’s year 3 and we are regressing.

Look at Indiana, they’ve completely rebuilt their program in two years. This is embarrassing and not USC football.

— Founders Edits (@FoundersEdits) October 20, 2024

Emmanuel Acho Calls Lincoln Riley at USC Into Question

It’s time to have an Uncomfortable Conversation about Lincoln Riley and USC…

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 19, 2024

USC Football Again Defies Win Probability Charts

USC had a 97.2% chance of winning against Maryland when it lined up to kick a 41-yard field goal up six with 2:00 to go.

The Terps blocked it, returned it across midfield, scored to take the lead and managed to seal the victory on defense in the final minute. pic.twitter.com/DtIHo3acWm

— Wesley Brown (@W_Brown21) October 20, 2024

College Football Report on USC as a Sinking Ship

USC has now dropped 3 consecutive football games (Minnesota, Penn State, Maryland). The Lincoln Riley era is nearing implosion. pic.twitter.com/6O40uusmTy

— College Football Report (@CFBRep) October 19, 2024

Can USC Football Add Beef and Bounce Back to 9 Wins Next Year?

How many pounds does USC need to add next season to go 9-3? Asking for a friend.
#FightOn

— Michael Muto (@MichaelMuto) October 20, 2024

USC Football's Historic Run to Start 2024 Season

USC has held a fourth quarter lead in all seven of their games this season and has a losing record. Over the last 20 seasons, over 200 teams have had a 4th quarter lead in all seven games.

Only one other team has ever had a losing record

(via @ESPNStatsInfo)

— Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) October 20, 2024

About That, Matt Leinart...

No way USC loses this game right?!

— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) October 19, 2024

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