A radio host has argued that the University of Southern California should consider hiring a coach from outside the Power Four conferences if the program decides to part ways with current head coach Lincoln Riley. The commentator expressed skepticism that USC would be willing to humble itself to make such a move, according to a report published on November 1, 2026.
The suggestion comes amid ongoing speculation about Riley's future with the Trojans, though no official changes have been announced. The host's remarks highlight the debate over whether a traditional powerhouse program would look beyond the sport's most prominent conferences for its next leader.
