USC football has a big matchup this weekend against Big Ten foe Nebraska. The matchup contains an intriguing twist. Both Lincoln Riley, head coach for the Trojans, and Matt Rhule, head coach for the Cornhuskers, could very likely be under a lot of fire with a loss on Saturday.
The Trojans have clearly had a lot of problems this season with a 4-5 record after being ranked as high as No. 11 in the AP Poll this season, while Nebraska is sitting at 5-4 and is on a three-game losing streak.
Heading into the matchup, Nebraska fans are feeling reasonably frustrated with Rhule, but they are optimistic about handling the Trojans.
Evan Bredeson of Cornhuskers Wire put it this way:
“Nebraska fans are very nervous. Matt Rhule overachieved going 5-7 with last year‘s team and people were expecting the program to take the next step in year two. That hasn’t really happened and frustration is now starting to build and for the first time since he’s gotten here, he’s feeling the heat. With all that being said I think fans are optimistic about this Saturday’s game due to the change in offensive coordinator, but also due to the dysfunction within the USC program. From the outside, looking in, it looks like Lincoln Riley is really struggling and Husker fans think now is the perfect time to meet.”
This weekend will be very telling about the Trojans. With a new quarterback, a head coach in hot water, and future commits falling left and right, the game against Nebraska feels like a must-win.
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