I’m disappointed USC did not have Gary Patterson available to speak to the media this week. He’s the one guy worth talking to, especially since Lincoln Riley was so clear about the defense playing well the first three quarters and falling apart in the fourth.
“I know he’s pissed right now about the fourth quarter, as you can imagine, because the guy’s standards are so high,” Riley said about Patterson.
- Does anyone ever check what Lincoln Riley says for accuracy?
“Reality is that during my years here, attendance has gone up every year,” Riley said this week
Well, let’s check out that statement:
USC in 2024: 71,571 fans per game
USC in 2025: 67,783 fans per game
Does that look like USC’s attendance has gone up? So why did Riley say it? Because he’s always spinning..
- USC’s new depth chart includes defensive end Braylan Shelby, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and safety Kendarius Reddick, which means they should be available to play vs. Fresno State.
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 
KAM: So why did Riley say it? Because he’s always spinning..
DON: Just like me
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Win or lose, we’ll be paying Riley through the 2031 season.
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We?
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2024 attendance was riding the Caleb feel good years. I am surprised 2025 was as high as it was (to the extent that the attendance numbers are accurate; after all, the gutties claim that their 2025 attendance was 37K).
The frosh on this team are exciting. Gary P., work your magic with the secondary and LBs.
I know I am jumping the gun, but here is my (most likely very flawed) prediction:
Trojans: 38
Bulldogs: 17
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As I post, USC is a 21-point favorite. You’re right on top of the number
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100%! USC [Riley specifically] thought they could glide through the 4th quarter against San Jose with reserves— whereas San Jose’s whole game plan was to take advantage of USC’s 4th quarter substitutions.
It ain’t gonna be like that against Fresno State.
“This time it’s personal.”
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So, a buy-out down the road is not an option
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Only if Elon Musk decides to come through….
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Imaginary Wiley: Sorry I was off about the attendance increasing each year. I wasn’t aware there was a 4000 drop from 2024’s high of 71,000 to 2025
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KAM: Why wasn’t Patterson made available to the press after the San Jose St game?
DON: He probably didn’t wish to rehash that 4th quarter
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Riley obviously lives in an alternate reality. One in which a window to a National Championship has opened!
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