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Lincoln Riley doubles down on the USC defense as Trojans start spring ball: 'The time to be elite there is now'

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney03/03/26ErikTMcKinney
USC head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during a game against the Michigan Wolverines
USC head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during a game against the Michigan Wolverines (acscottphotography/WeAreSC)

Heading into Day 1 of 2026 spring ball, USC head coach Lincoln Riley still sees big things ahead for the Trojans defense.

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