USC Trojans’ Head Coach Lincoln Riley Mulls Over Changes After Disappointing 2023 Season

In the 2023 college football season, the USC Trojans faced a challenging journey that fell far short of expectations. The team’s final record of 7-5 left fans and supporters wanting more as they now eagerly await news of which bowl game the Trojans will participate in. Head coach Lincoln Riley acknowledges the tough year and is willing to make significant changes, including relinquishing his role in play-calling, to steer the Trojans back on course.

Key Takeaways:

• USC Trojans concluded the 2023 season with a 7-5 record, failing to meet the preseason expectations.
• Head coach Lincoln Riley is open to making substantial adjustments to improve the team’s performance.
• USC will face higher expectations as they enter the Big Ten next season, requiring a resurgence to compete with elite teams.

Riley, who joined USC with high hopes of returning the Trojans to national prominence, understands the immense pressure that accompanies the position. His commitment to the program is unwavering, as evidenced by his willingness to consider stepping down from play-calling duties if it benefits the team’s overall performance. Riley’s determination to bring USC back to its former glory is evident, even in the face of adversity.

Riley discussed the possibility of relinquishing play-calling responsibilities for the Trojans at some point.

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to do what’s right for the program. I would never take anything off the table. So that’s something I’ve thought about from time to time. That’s also a piece of the puzzle in terms of who you hire, the other staff members that you have, where the program is at at certain points. There’s nothing I would say, “Well, I’m just not going to do that because I don’t want to do that.” Everything for me is like, “What’s going to make USC better?” If I ever felt like that was, I’d do it in a heartbeat.

Per Ryan Kartje of The Los Angeles Times

As the Trojans prepare to enter the Big Ten next season, the stakes are higher than ever. Competing against some of the nation’s top teams demands excellence, and mediocrity will no longer be accepted. USC fans can rest assured that Lincoln Riley is dedicated to putting the Trojans back on the map, and the 2023 season has only strengthened his resolve. With potential changes on the horizon, all eyes will be on USC as they aim to rise to the occasion in their new conference.

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