# Meyer: Riley's USC Role Under Scrutiny

> Urban Meyer says USC must wait until after season to address Lincoln Riley's play-calling duties.
- Title: Meyer: Riley's USC Role Under Scrutiny · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Urban Meyer says USC must wait until after season to address Lincoln Riley's play-calling duties. Urban Meyer states USC should not change Lincoln Riley's…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-urban-meyer-delivers-blunt-take-on-lincoln-riley-losing-usc-duties-despite-seventy-million-dollars-roadblock
- Author: Rudra Dubey
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:48:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: urban meyer, lincoln riley, usc, ncaa, play-calling, byes, sports
## Meyer's Warning on Riley's Role
Urban Meyer says USC should not change Lincoln Riley's play-calling duties during the season.

> If there are concerns, this is the conversation that should happen after the season…
## Riley's 10-Year Deal
Riley signed a 10-year deal worth $110 million in 2022 with $11.5 million in 2026.
## USC's Recent Loss
USC lost 41-27 to Oregon on September 27 with Riley at 0-3 against Lanning.
## Riley's Postgame Statement
Riley said USC has things to be proud of despite the loss.

> There’s a lot of things to be proud of with this football program right now
## Meyer's Offseason Focus
Meyer says any talk about Riley's role should happen after the season ends.
## USC's Next Game
USC has a bye week before playing Wisconsin on October 24.
## Key takeaway

Urban Meyer states USC should not change Lincoln Riley's role during the season despite $70m buyout.