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- USC lost to TCU 30-27 in overtime after blowing a 10-point lead, adding further frustration for fans after missing the College Football Playoff yet again under coach Lincoln Riley. Trojans including Matt Leinart, Su’a Cravens and LenDale White vented frustrations with the team’s defensive struggles and questioned Riley’s effectiveness. The former players called for accountability and possible coaching changes, with some volunteering to return to the program to help turn things around.
- Matt Leinart went to bed early. Tired from hosting family for the holidays and planning on rising early for a workout, the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner and star USC quarterback did not stay up to catch the end of his alma mater’s game against Texas Christian in the Alamo Bowl on Tuesday night. He likely does not regret that decision. After allowing a 10-point lead to slip away in the final minutes of regulation, the Trojans eventually lost 30-27 in overtime after TCU running back Jeremy Payne caught a check-down pass on third-and-20 and broke multiple tackles on his way to the end zone for a 35-yard, game-winning touchdown.
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