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Social Media Erupts as Lincoln Riley Faces Backlash After USC's Stunning Collapse Against Penn State

USC had No. 4 Penn State on the ropes but fell to just 1-3 in Big Ten play

Nick Shepkowski

Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC's transition to the Big Ten has not gone smoothly.

After starting the year with a minor upset victory over LSU in Las Vegas, USC has started its debut season in the Big Ten with a big dud.

The Trojans held a 20-6 halftime lead over No. 4 Penn State on Saturday but couldn't hold on, scoring just one touchdown in the second half and falling in overtime, 33-30. The loss moves USC to 3-3 overall on the season and many Trojans fans and former players are a bit frustrated where things stand with Notre Dame's biggest rival in the third season under Lincoln Riley.

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