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USC coach Lincoln Riley knows how to go from October loss to College Football Playoff

LOS ANGELES — In each of his first three seasons as Oklahoma's coach, Lincoln Riley entered October with an unblemished record and a top-10 ranking … only to drop a game unexpectedly.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Forde-Yard Dash: Yeah, We Can’t Get Over What Happened Saturday, Either

We may not have another weekend in college football with these kinds of stakes and that level of drama in a long, long time.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2022

Caleb Williams and USC run out of time and magic, fall at Utah for first loss

SALT LAKE CITY — Six weeks of making the extraordinary seem easy had brought Caleb Williams to this climactic crescendo, with a sea of black roaring from enemy stands and any high hopes for USC’s season hanging impossibly in the balance.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022

USC quarterback Caleb Williams vows to improve after ‘all right’ start to debut season

LOS ANGELES — Three weeks into his debut season at USC, Caleb Williams seemed well on his way to soaring past even the highest of expectations set upon his high-profile arrival. The sophomore quarterback was completing better than 74% of his passes and averaging better than 10 yards per attempt.…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

When was the last time USC won a national championship in football?

USC demolished Oklahoma to win the (since vacated) national championship in 2004.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2022

'I love what he stands for.' Fiery USC leader Travis Dye was molded by his brothers.

LOS ANGELES — The last time Mark Dye lost a game of ping-pong, he proudly proclaims, was back in 1987, years before his sons were born and his prowess became a point of family contention. Each of the Dye boys, all five of who would go on to play college…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022

USC vs Utah Prediction, Game Preview

USC vs Utah game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 7 game on Saturday, October 15

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2022

J. Brady McCollough: Surprise! UCLA and USC are College Football Playoff contenders.

Lincoln Riley against Chip Kelly. Two offensive wizards, one expected to eventually become an NFL head coach, the other been-there-done-that and settling into his collegiate second act.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022

Forde-Yard Dash: The Best Weekend of October College Football Is Coming

Undefeated records are at risk as teams like Tennessee, Alabama and Clemson compete in what should be the most exciting weekend for college football fans this month.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2022

Why Clemson Stands Alone Amongst College Football’s Unbeaten Teams

Where the Tigers and other 0-so-perfect programs fall on our latest Top 10 rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2022