College football writer says Lincoln Riley has run out of time at USC

On Saturday, the USC football team suffered a humiliating 24-7 defeat against Wisconsin. Veteran college football writer and USC alum Bryan Fischer echoed this sentiment in a recent story, stating that Riley sat down on "what may well have been on flames." After spending five seasons at one of college football's most prestigious programs, Fischer argued that Riley's project in Los Angeles had come to an end.

Fischer asserted that it was time for the Trojans to start anew, beginning with Riley, who he believed should be shown the door. The team, built according to Riley's specifications, had been one of the most expensive outfits in the Big Ten. Riley had boasted about the team's alignment being better than ever, confidently stating that this would be the year USC met its high expectations.

However, coming off a bye week, the Trojans managed just one touchdown, committed two turnovers, and allowed five sacks, nearly setting a school record with -17 rushing yards. Fischer's viewpoint now mirrors that of most USC fans, making it highly unlikely that Riley would return as the team's head coach next year unless the administration is willing to risk alienating the fan base.