A Letter To The Trojan Family From Lincoln Riley And Chad Bowden
September 15, 2025 | Football
Trojan Family,
This week, our football team returns to the Coliseum for our Big Ten home opener. The start to the season has been successful, but we know that our biggest battles lie ahead, and winning them will require more from all of us.
More unity. More sacrifice. More effort. More energy. More togetherness.
More – from every Trojan. Those on the field, and those in the stands.
As we continue to find more within ourselves as a team, we ask today that you join us.
To our students: you are the tip of the spear. You lead the charge, and we feed off of your energy. The earlier you arrive, the longer you stay, and the louder you scream, the greater our chances at victory.
On Saturday, we need you to bring the juice – for four quarters. We will do the same.
Season ticket holders: you are our backbone. You give us strength and power, and we need you now more than ever. Just as we preach to our team to start fast, we need you to arrive early and ready to overwhelm our opponents.
You make a difference.
Our team is strong, and Saturday night presents a tremendous opportunity.
It will be late. It will be dark. It will be a battle.
But if we work together, it will be unforgettable.
See you Saturday at the Coli.
Lincoln Riley
C. & J. Elerding Head Football Coach
USC Football
Chad Bowden
General Manager
USC Football
