USC still has a rivalry game against UCLA next week and a bowl game sometime in December, but the meaningful portion of the Trojans’ 2025 season came to a close when Oregon put the finishing touches on a 42-27 win in Autzen Stadium and knocked USC out of the College Football Playoff picture.

At Lincoln Riley's press conference following the loss to Oregon, Adam Bradford asked a dumb question. He owns it in this letter to the USC coach:

BREAKING #USC NEWS (sort of): When asked if he would return to be the head coach for USC next year, Lincoln Riley made his decision clear. “100%. I am right where I need to be.” Riley would then go on to say that the future is looking bright for the Trojans. pic.twitter.com/gk2GVKR23O

After another big-game loss, often-embattled USC football coach Lincoln Riley might be on the hot seat in Los Angeles.

Which USC football assistant coach is most centrally important to the success of the 2026 team? We make the case for Eric Henderson:

Being a college football walk-on comes with its own unique set of challenges — and even more so at a costly, competitive academic school like USC. Nevertheless, the Trojans have three who have kept the team competitive this season.

What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, key matchups to watch, TV info and a final score prediction for Saturday’s rivalry game at the Coliseum.

Following the game, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discussed his team's loss. Here are some of the highlights of what he had to say:

UCLA will try to avoid equaling its losingest football season when it faces crosstown rival USC Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Oddmakers have made the Trojans a 21 1/2 point favorite.