USC’s Lincoln Riley not giving up on Hall of Famer who has been colossal bust
USC football fans may be losing patience with Gary Patterson and a defense that has been abysmal in recent weeks. Patterson’s boss? Not so much. Coach Lincoln Riley gave his veteran defensive coordinator what amounted to a vote of confidence Thursday when asked about his team’s c.

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- Published: Oct 1, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC
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