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Sunday's Takeaway: USC's Latest Loss Was In A Lincoln State Of Mind

Marc Kulkinby: Marc Kulkin09/28/25
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. (Ron Johnson-Imagn Images)

The Trojans lost in the Land of Lincoln after securing a 4th quarter lead with less than 2 minutes to play. However, USC's latest "close" loss with Lincoln Riley navigating was just another in a long line of close, but not really close losses.