USC fans chant 'Fire Lincoln' during loss to Washington at Coliseum

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USC football fans chanted "Fire Lincoln" during the team's Week 5 game against Washington, expressing frustration with head coach Lincoln Riley after a poor start to the second half. The chant emerged from the student section following a three-and-out to open the third quarter, with video posted to X quickly gaining over 52,000 views. Fans also criticized the defense's tackling and referenced USC's decision to skip the Notre Dame rivalry game. USC ultimately won the game 25-21, but the public backlash highlights growing discontent with Riley's tenure amid the team's struggles.


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