# USC's Lincoln Riley Faces Reality Check

> USC's Lincoln Riley struggles with run game as he faces Ohio State.
- Title: USC's Lincoln Riley Faces Reality Check · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: USC's Lincoln Riley struggles with run game as he faces Ohio State. Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans have a weak run game, failing to meet expectations after five…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/uscs-lincoln-riley-gets-blunt-reality-check-from-joel-klatt-12637506
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uscs, lincoln riley, uscs run game, osu, big ten, college football, ncaa
## USC's Season Start
USC started with four straight wins over San Jose State, Fresno State, Louisiana, and Rutgers.
## Recent Losses
USC lost 41-27 to Oregon and 24-7 to Wisconsin.
## Expectations vs Reality
USC is 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big Ten play with a tough schedule ahead.
## Joel Klatt's Analysis
Klatt says USC lacks a run game compared to Oklahoma.
## Run Game Comparison
USC's run game ranks 103rd in yards per carry; Oklahoma's is 1st.
## Riley's Record at USC
USC went 11-3 in 2021, 8-5 in 2022, 7-6 in 2023, and 9-4 in 2024.
## Key takeaway

Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans have a weak run game, failing to meet expectations after five seasons.