USC's CFP Ambitions: A Reality Check for Lincoln Riley's Confidence Lincoln Riley's confidence in his USC team's readiness for a College Football Playoff (CFP) run is palpable, but does he have grounds to be so optimistic?
As the Trojans prepare to face their toughest schedule yet, including marquee matchups against Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington at home, Riley's claims of a championship window opening seem increasingly audacious.
Riley's track record at USC is impressive, with a 35 18 overall record in four seasons. However, his Sooners' success has not directly translated to the same level of achievement with the Trojans.