USC loses to Oregon in yet another broken promise of the Lincoln Riley era
Desman Stephens' late hit on Dante Moore sends the Oregon quarterback to the hospital before No. 12 USC goes on to lose their fifth consecutive game to the Ducks.
Five years ago, Lincoln Riley donned a blue suit and cardinal tie atop the Coliseum’s rooftop, proclaiming USC’s resurgence at the hallowed stadium. Yet, this week, a 41-27 defeat to Oregon shattered that vision, leaving fans in disbelief. Despite Riley’s assurances that this season would be different, the stakes had never been higher.
With Oregon’s star quarterback Dante Moore sidelined, the Ducks relied on backup Jayden Raiola, who led them to a commanding lead. USC’s defense faltered, allowing Oregon to score on six of their last seven drives. Despite a late rally, USC’s mistakes and ill-timed penalties proved costly, and they ultimately fell short, repeating a painful cycle of defeats during Riley’s tenure.
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