# Lincoln Riley Makes His Stance Clear on USC’s Freshmen Ahead of Pivotal Stretch

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 11, 2026, 8:01 AM · Read it: <https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/lincoln-riley-makes-stance-clear-usc-trojans-freshmen-pivotal-stretch>

The USC Trojans have watched their freshmen class step up, but the final regular season slate presents a different beast.

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- Nov 11, 2026, 8:01 AM: [Lincoln Riley Makes His Stance Clear on USC’s Freshmen Ahead of Pivotal Stretch](<https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/lincoln-riley-makes-stance-clear-usc-trojans-freshmen-pivotal-stretch>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The USC Trojans have watched their freshmen class step up, but the final regular season slate presents a different beast.
