Lincoln Riley Closes Practices to Media for Rest of Season

monday night, USC Trojans The football communications department announced that USC football will be shut down during practices for the remainder of the season. Media will be allowed after the coach’s practice each Tuesday and Wednesday. Lincoln Riley, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and quarterback Selected players will be present as well as Miller Moss.

This announcement It comes off the back of the Trojans’ impressive 42-20 home victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Lincoln Riley and the Trojans closed out their practices last week before Rutgers. This decision gave rise to speculation quarterback controversy coming to the floor. Miller Moss and Jayden Maiava battled for the job during fall camp, but Miller Moss ultimately won the job and currently ranks third in the Big Ten in passing yards.

The Trojans found success after a week of closed practice following a three-game layoff, and perhaps that’s Lincoln Riley’s way of mustering positive energy or being superstitious. In any case, this caused a national uproar, as analysts and fans alike voiced their displeasure at the decision to further restrict the media.

The 4-4 USC Trojans take the field against the 4-4 Washington Huskies this Saturday at 4:30pm on the Big Ten Network.