USC has never made the College Football Playoff, but it's a streak that'll soon come to a screeching halt, according to a Trojans great, who tells TMZ Sports Lincoln Riley 's Southern California squad is gearing up to kick ass this season!

We recently ran into SC legend LenDale White at LAX ... and with the team coming off a disappointing 7-6 season, we asked half of Thunder and Lightning for his outlook on the 2025 campaign.

"I feel like my Trojans will be in the College Football Playoffs. I believe in Lincoln. I believe we got some guys around here that's gonna get the job done. And I'm excited to see what this year brings for us!" Getty

White clearly has no doubt SC has the right coach, but not everyone agrees ... and after three so-so seasons in L.A., Riley's reported

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