{
  "id": 15281406,
  "title": "USC President’s Terse Response to Lincoln Riley’s Future Speaks Volumes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/usc-presidents-terse-response-to-lincoln-rileys-future-speaks-volumes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T21:26:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/usc-presidents-terse-response-to-lincoln-rileys-future-speaks-volumes-12584020"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "USC President Beong-Soo Kim has issued a curt response regarding head coach Lincoln Riley's future, refusing to entertain discussions about the possibility of firing him and paying his $70 million buyout. The university is currently concentrating on the tasks at hand, rather than contemplating Riley's departure. Riley, a highly sought-after coach due to his success at Oklahoma, signed a 10-year, $110 million contract with USC in 2021. Despite leading the Trojans to a winning record and a couple of double-digit win seasons, he has yet to secure a College Football Playoff appearance. The recent loss to Oregon, their only game tested by a ranked opponent this season, has reignited concerns about Riley's future with the program. USC has also secured victories over Washington and Penn State, but they face significant challenges in the coming weeks, including games against Wisconsin, Ohio State, Indiana, Maryland, and UCLA.",
  "summary": "USC's president responded to questions about Lincoln Riley’s future as speculation grows over the coach’s $70 million buyout.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}