Paul Finebaum Goes Scorched Earth on ‘Complete Fraud’ Lincoln Riley
Paul Finebaum tore into Lincoln Riley after USC's blowout loss to Oregon, calling the USC coach "a complete fraud."
USC Trojans suffered a devastating 41-27 loss against the Oregon Ducks, despite the Ducks losing their star player Dante Moore during the game. Head coach Lincoln Riley faced intense scrutiny after Riley handed Desman Stephens II, who committed a violent hit on Moore, a one-game suspension. ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum was scathing about Riley's handling of the situation, calling him a "complete fraud" on Monday's First Take.
Finebaum claimed Riley's coaching was a "disgrace" and that USC's program would be better off without him. The source noted that it would cost approximately $70 million to terminate Riley's 10-year, $110 million contract, which Finebaum believed would be a worthwhile investment. Despite high expectations for the 2026 season, fueled by USC's top-ranked recruiting class and several key transfers, Riley's job security is now highly questionable following this loss.
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