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College Football Fans Weigh in on Lincoln Riley, Alex Grinch and USC After Loss

USC lost 52–42 to Washington on Saturday night to move to 7–3 on the season, essentially meaning the team’s chance at the College Football Playoff is over.

College football fans quickly blamed USC coach Lincoln Riley and defensive coordinator Alex Grinch for the loss. 

When Riley took over the Trojans program in 2022 after coaching at Oklahoma, he brought Grinch with him. Fans are ready to at least see Grinch fired from the program now, maybe even see Riley sacked if the coach doesn’t chose to let Grinch go.

Saturday’s loss was especially tough on USC quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. He was seen hopping into the stands after the game and he appeared to cry in his mother’s arms

Despite Williams’s outstanding performances leading a powerful offense, the Trojans’ defense remains one of the statistically worst in college football. Here’s some of the reactions on social media regarding Riley and Grinch specifically after Saturday’s loss.

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