Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

USC coach Lincoln Riley says he didn't lobby receivers to stay last week, sharing his vision and accepting player exits were part of college football.

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Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Lincoln Riley, UCLA football and the Lakers.
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Lincoln Riley a reported target for UCF job as some in industry wonder if Riley wants soft exit from USC

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USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day

Lincoln Riley has seen players decommit from USC over the last few months, but there are still plenty of big-name recruits available on early signing day.
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USC QB Miller Moss announces that he is entering the transfer portal

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