Overview
- No. 15 USC lost 42-27 to No. 7 Oregon at Autzen Stadium, marking the Trojans’ third defeat of the season.
- Riley said the game turned on a missed field goal that struck the upright, a penalty on the ensuing sequence, and an Oregon touchdown, compounded by a major punt return.
- He highlighted special-teams breakdowns, noting a rare miss from a typically reliable kicker and a low line-drive punt that paired with poor coverage.
- Injuries limited USC’s run game and depth, with Killian exiting, Paige unavailable, and J’Onre Reed playing while not fully healthy against a strong Oregon defensive front.
- USC is 8-3 (6-2) and will host UCLA next week, with Riley urging immediate preparation and asking fans to show up at the Coliseum while praising young contributors Kennedy Urlacher, Christian Pierce, Tanook Hines, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Jayden Maiava.