Head coach Lincoln Riley avoids suspension as an NCAA investigation finds Trojans coaching analysts engaged in on-field instruction in 2022 and 2023.

An NCAA investigation found that USC exceeded the allowed number of countable coaches during the 2022 season along with spring practices in 2023.

The USC football program faces a $50,000 fine and a one-year probation after violating NCAA coaching staff rules, marking a significant issue in their first season as part of the Big Ten.

After an off week last week, the USC Trojans (4-5) are preparing for a big matchup against new Big Ten Conference neighbor Nebraska (5-4). It's a crucial game for USC football, given that the Trojans need two wins to gain bowl eligibility.

These two teams have been struggling. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Nebraska-USC prediction and pick.