Lincoln Riley’s USC future in doubt after Oregon loss despite roughly $70 million buyout, sources say

Lincoln Riley's job security at USC is becoming a serious question after Saturday's 41-27 home loss to Oregon. Despite a buyout believed to be around $70 million, industry sources have told CBS Sports since the game that the Trojans could part ways with Riley depending on how the rest of the season unfolds.

The loss was another missed chance for Riley to show that USC can beat the teams it expects to compete with for championships. The Trojans were tied with Oregon in the fourth quarter, even after Ducks quarterback Dante Moore left the game with an injury. Oregon pulled away behind backup Dylan Raiola, handing Riley his third loss in three meetings with the Ducks.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning delivered a pointed comparison between the programs at the end of his postgame press conference.

"Three wins against these guys," Lanning said. "I guess if you're interested in winning football games and you're from this area, you should go to Oregon. If you want to go to a Chris Brown concert, you should go here."

The remark did not go unnoticed by influential people associated with USC. It came after a game already clouded by linebacker Desman Stephens II's hit…

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