Usc’s Latest Wisconsin Defeat Intensifies Pressure on Lincoln Riley

WHO:

Fox News - Ohio State’s backup quarterback is identified as USC’s opponent in the upcoming game.

NY Post - Former USC receiver Keyshawn Johnson criticized USC.

Fox News - USC’s Trojans and head coach Lincoln Riley are at the center of the articles; Fox News says the defeat raised questions about Riley’s tenure.

NY Post - USC’s Trojans and Wisconsin’s Badgers were involved in the game.

NY Post - Wisconsin outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks and linebacker Cooper Catalano celebrated after tackling USC running back King Miller.

WHAT:

Fox News - USC must beat Ohio State’s backup quarterback to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Fox News - A reported $70 million buyout is associated with Lincoln Riley’s USC contract.

NY Post - Johnson posted a 2-minute, 42-second video calling USC a “F—ing joke.”

Fox News - USC suffered a loss to Wisconsin that Fox News described as “shocking” and “inexcusable.”

Fox News - The loss exposed what the article called familiar problems from the Lincoln Riley era and raised questions about USC’s College Football Playoff hopes.

NY Post - Wisconsin beat USC 24-7; the article described the loss as “humiliating” and said Riley’s seat was heating up.

NY Post - The article characterized USC as “a disaster this season.”

NY Post - USC needed to beat Wisconsin to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive, but it lost.

WHERE:

NY Post - USC’s loss to Wisconsin was on the road.

Fox News - USC’s loss to Wisconsin took place at Wisconsin.

NY Post - The game was played at Wisconsin.

WHY:

Fox News - The defeat prompted renewed questions about Lincoln Riley’s future at USC and the Trojans’ playoff prospects.

NY Post - USC’s playoff hopes depended on beating unranked Wisconsin, according to the article.

HOW:

NY Post - Wisconsin defeated USC by a 24-7 score; Wisconsin’s Sebastian Cheeks and Cooper Catalano were shown celebrating after tackling King Miller.

Wisconsin beat USC 24 to 7 at home, dealing a major blow to the Trojans’ College Football Playoff hopes and raising fresh questions about coach Lincoln Riley’s future. Former USC receiver Keyshawn Johnson criticized the team in a video, calling it a “F—ing joke,” while the loss renewed attention to a reported $70 million buyout tied to Riley’s contract. USC now needs to beat Ohio State’s backup quarterback to keep its playoff hopes alive.