Will Lincoln Riley, USC turn a corner in 2026? Haley Sawyer's USC Trojans football preview
USC Trojans beat reporter for The Orange County Register Haley Sawyer visits the Jack Vita Show for the second installment of our three-part 2026 College Football season preview! Today, we are diving deep into USC football!
The Trojans are off to a strong, 2-0 start, coming off convincing victories over non-conference opponents San Jose State and Fresno State. The team entered the season ranked no. 14 in the nation, and through two weeks, it has maintained its ranking. Haley and Jack look ahead at the team's schedule. With games against Louisiana and Rutgers, the Trojans have a clear path to a 4-0 start, before hosting no. 6 Oregon at the LA Coliseum, in what could be a gutcheck game September 26. Is this a make-or-break season for head coach Lincoln Riley? Could the hot seat warm up in his fifth season in Southern California? Or, will this be the year that USC finally turns a corner? Haley gives her assessment of the team.
This podcast episode was taped Thursday, August 20, but is just now being released. It is the second part of our three-part College Football Preview Series. You can catch Part One, where Haley and Jack discussed Heisman candidates, Big Ten vs. SEC, potential College Football Playoff expansion, favorite college football traditions, and so much more!
Next week, Haley and Jack will discuss the biggest coaching storylines entering the 2026 season, coaches on the hot seat and more! Make sure you are subscribed, so you don't miss it!
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