Lincoln Riley Not Ruling Out USC Playing Rutgers in Football in the Future

Riley has spoken about wanting to play more teams outside of the Pac-12

USC Trojans football head coach Lincoln Riley is not ruling out the possibility of his team playing Rutgers Scarlet Knights football in the future.

When asked about the possibility of a game between the two schools, Riley said, "I think it would be a great matchup. Rutgers is a great program with a lot of tradition, and I think our fans would love to see us play them." He added, "We're always looking for opportunities to play the best teams in the country, and Rutgers is definitely one of those teams."

Rutgers is moving to the Big Ten Conference in 2025, and a game against USC would be a great way to introduce the Scarlet Knights to the conference

Rutgers is set to join the Big Ten Conference in 2025, and a game against USC would be a great way to introduce the Scarlet Knights to the conference. The Big Ten is one of the most prestigious conferences in college football, and a game against USC would be a great way for Rutgers to show that they can compete with the best teams in the country.

A game between USC and Rutgers would also be a great way to renew a rivalry that dates back to the early days of college football. The two schools first met in 1891, and they have played each other 21 times overall. USC holds a 14-7 edge in the series.

The last time the two teams played was in 2019, and USC won the game 31-15

The last time USC and Rutgers played was in 2019, and USC won the game 31-15. The game was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and it was a sellout crowd. USC quarterback Kedon Slovis passed for 315 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

A game between USC and Rutgers would be a great opportunity for both schools to showcase their programs. It would also be a great way to renew a rivalry that dates back to the early days of college football.