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Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on USC football coach Lincoln Riley and the Lakers’ struggles on defense.
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Miller Moss and USC bounced back from a rough spell, rolling to a 42-20 win over Rutgers Friday night at the Coliseum.
Lincoln Riley said he wasn’t considering giving Jayden Maiava reps during the final three games of USC’s season despite starter Miller Moss’ problems.
Even with the Trojans at 3-4, coach Lincoln Riley made clear Monday that he’s not entertaining the idea of benching quarterback Miller Moss. Not yet, at least.
The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season. The redshirt junior’s performance has been marked by costly mistakes.
USC quarterback Miller Moss went from fending off calls for him to be benched to directing the Trojans’ dominant offensive play against Rutgers.
With some fans calling for him to replace Miller Moss at quarterback, USC coach Lincoln Riley says there’s “zero question” that Moss is the starter.
Miller Moss isn’t the flashy, big-name quarterback Lincoln Riley is used to having under center, but he has been the heir apparent since Caleb Williams left.
Miller Moss proved his toughness against Wisconsin, but the USC quarterback is being exposed to a high level of punishment from opposing Big Ten teams.
Lincoln Riley has made some changes to USC’s offensive identity, and tight end Lake McRee is emerging a vital part in the Miller Moss-led attack.