It has been a difficult few years for the University of Southern California (USC) football program. After a successful run under former head coach Pete Carroll, the Trojans have struggled to find their footing in the post-Carroll era. The team has seen a steady decline in rankings over the past few years, and now, it appears that the struggles have continued under new head coach Lincoln Riley.
Riley was hired in 2018 to lead the Trojans back to prominence, but the team has yet to make any significant progress. USC has dropped in the rankings each year since Riley took over, and this season, the team is currently ranked outside of the top 25. This is a far cry from the glory days of the Carroll era, when USC was a perennial powerhouse and a regular contender for national championships.
The Trojans have had a number of issues on the field this season, including an anemic offense and a defense that has been unable to stop opponents. The team has also been plagued by injuries, which have forced Riley to juggle his lineup and play inexperienced players. As a result, USC has dropped several close games that could have gone either way.
The struggles of the Trojans have been compounded by the fact that they are in a tough division in the Pac-12. USC is competing against some of the best teams in the country, and it has been difficult for them to keep up. The Trojans have also had to deal with a lack of depth due to NCAA sanctions, which has made it even more difficult for them to compete.
It is clear that USC is still in the midst of a rebuild under Lincoln Riley. The team has yet to show any real progress, and their ranking is a reflection of their struggles. It remains to be seen if Riley can turn things around and get the Trojans back to their former glory, but for now, it looks like USC will remain outside of the top 25 for the foreseeable future.
