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Legendary USC receiver unloads on ‘f—ing joke’ Trojans after Lincoln Riley’s latest disaster

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 25). Legendary USC receiver unloads on ‘f—ing joke’ Trojans after Lincoln Riley’s latest disaster. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/keyshawn-johnson-unloads-on-fing-joke-usc-after-lincoln-rileys-latest-disaster/

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Former USC receiver Keyshawn Johnson criticized the team’s recent performance following a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin, calling USC a “F—ing joke” in a two-minute video. The Trojans struggled offensively, with quarterback Jayden Maiava completing 31 of 50 passes for 258 yards and two interceptions, while the running game produced -17 rushing yards. Johnson suggested that tough decisions need to be made regarding head coach Lincoln Riley, potentially costing USC $70 million in buyout fees if they choose to terminate his contract.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-26, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On October 25, 2026, the USC Trojans suffered a humiliating loss to the unranked Wisconsin Badgers, losing 24-7. This defeat further jeopardized USC's College Football Playoff hopes and increased pressure on head coach Lincoln Riley in his fifth season at USC. The game was marred by USC quarterback Jayden Maiava throwing two interceptions early, leading to a first-quarter deficit that the Trojans could not overcome. Former USC player Bryan Jackson contributed a touchdown for Wisconsin during the first half. Keyshawn Johnson criticized USC's performance as "a F—ing joke," highlighting issues with the team's offense and special teams units. The loss sets up challenging upcoming games against No. 3 Ohio State and No. 6 Indiana.

Written for “Usc's Troubled Season Under Riley” on 2026-10-26, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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USC suffers humiliating Wisconsin loss as Lincoln Riley’s seat heats up same event · 100%

New York Post

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“Both articles describe the same specific football game where USC lost to Wisconsin on October 25, 2026.”

After yet another inexcusable loss to Wisconsin, the Lincoln Riley era at USC looks to be nearing an end different event · 75%

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“While both articles discuss a recent loss by USC against Wisconsin and criticize Lincoln Riley's coaching, they describe different aspects of the aftermath. Article A focuses on the broader implications for Riley's tenure, while Article B specifically reports on Keyshawn Johnson's criticism via a video.”

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🔮 Johnson opened up the video and said all he could do is “sit here and laugh.”

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🔮 “There goes that man!” @jedwhelchel wrote on X. While the live broadcast gave fans something to laugh at, Raiders fans might feel the other way, as they are in the middle of the third quarter, trailing the Rams 28-6, and on their way to their fourth straight loss.

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🔮 And they could still have a long way to go before they get their first win.

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🔮 Before the Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon, quarterback Jared Goff was going to need all the support he could get.

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🔮 After the Warriors fell to 0-3, following a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, Kerr wasn’t shy to point out some areas the rookie will need to grow in his development.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gets blunt Steve Kerr reality check

🔮 Moments before the Valkyries and the Dream were set to play Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom said he was kicked out of State Farm Arena.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Enes Kanter Freedom says WNBA booted him after he refused private suite

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🔮 Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday that the team hasn’t spoken internally about bringing in another wide receiver, as they’re set to be without Davante Adams for the next 6-10 weeks.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Rams aren’t rushing to replace Davante Adams despite major injury blow

🔮 As Game 3 of the Finals was set to begin on Wednesday night, players from both teams were seen walking back to the locker room just before the National Anthem was about to be sung.

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🔮 “As noted last week, conversations between the Warriors, Kristaps and his representatives will remain private.

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The pressure is mounting on USC head coach Lincoln Riley, and the results aren’t meeting expectations. asserted

results → mount → expectations

After the Trojans suffered a devastating loss on the road to the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night, Keyshawn Johnson released a 2 two-minute, 42-second video of him calling USC a “F—ing joke.” asserted

him → suffer → USC

“Enough is enough,” Johnson said after calling out Riley and the Trojans. asserted

Johnson → say → Riley

Johnson opened up the video and said all he could do is “sit here and laugh.” uncertain

he → open → video

“We really just lost to Wisconsin. asserted

We → lose → Wisconsin

Not only did we lose, we got run out of the building,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → lose → building

Johnson went on to call out the poor performance of the Trojans offense on Saturday after they scored one touchdown in the second quarter of a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin. asserted

they → go → Wisconsin

The Trojans offense finished the game throwing for 258 yards from quarterback Jayden Maiava, who completed 31 of 50 passes with two interceptions, while the USC offensive line gave up five sacks. asserted

line → finish → sacks

USC’s running game had its worst performance of the year, as they combined for -17 rushing yards, while running back King Miller ran the ball 11 times for eight yards. asserted

Miller → have → yards

Johnson said he was sick of what he was watching with USC and started to talk about how well UCLA — who just improved to 7-0 with wins against Oregon, Wisconsin, and Michigan State — under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. asserted

who → say → Chesney

He also congratulated Wisconsin’s head coach. asserted

He → congratulate → coach

Coach Fickell, you did an amazing job. asserted

you → do → job

You really did. asserted

You → do → ?

You and your staff put it together,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → put → it

“Hopefully you get one of these real Power-5 jobs. asserted

you → get → jobs

Johnson went on to say that he respects Riley and likes him, but thinks a divorce between him and the program is needed. asserted

divorce → go → him

“We gotta recognize and understand that, and make some tough decisions,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → got → decisions

“Sometimes tough decisions have got to be made. asserted

decisions → get → ?

Whether you want to whether you don’t. asserted

you → want → ?

They gotta be made.” asserted

They → got → ?

At the end of the video, Johnson went on to call for the USC financial boosters, administration, and “financial people” to make the tough decision on Riley. asserted

boosters → go → Riley

If USC chooses to move on from Riley, they would be expected to buy him out at $70 million. asserted

they → choose → million

Legendary USC receiver unloads on ‘f—ing joke’ Trojans after Lincoln Riley’s latest disaster

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