USC legend calls for Lincoln Riley’s job in savage response to crushing Indiana loss
USC’s College Football Playoff hopes were crushed Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
The Trojans fell to Indiana in a 27-13 loss that has shed further light on coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure with the program. Former USC wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was fuming over the crushing defeat and made it clear what he believes the team’s next steps should be.
“I tried my best, but in all honesty, though, it’s time to … you know what I mean? It’s just time to find somebody else,” Johnson said in a video posted on X.
“I’m sorry, man. I don’t even know what to say. Where did we go wrong here? It’s unbelievable. I just don’t even know what to say.
“I guess, Fight On. I guess.”
The Trojans seemingly found their footing in a huge win over No. 2 Ohio State a few weeks ago. The program essentially controlled its own destiny in the CFP, but after losing to the Hoosiers, it’s yet another three-plus-loss season for Riley.
The historic program certainly did its job in acquiring a star head coach in Riley when USC hired him in November 2021. But his tenure with the Trojans has become an underwhelming cycle.
