When it rains, it pours. Looking at how USC is faring presently, this dictum perfectly fits its core. Lincoln Riley’s troubles are mounting high, with already a $90 million buyout hanging above his head. It is a challenging time for the head coach. Trojans hadn’t even thrown a snap for their season opener when they got hit in the trenches yet again, as interior offensive lineman DJ Wingfield lost his case for additional eligibility. Quite a shocker, of course, as Diego Pavia’s injunction injected a fresh dose of hope into everybody who contested JUCO years. But USC is manning up, and another potential player is stepping up to the plate.

Wingfield’s injunction was a shocker for sure. “ Disappointed for him… It’s a very, very unique situation in so many ways. We’ve grown to obviously been

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