USC looking to close gap when it comes to losing close games

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn ImagesLosing close games is an aspect that particularly frustrated USC fans last season. There is a lot that goes into a fourth-quarter game that goes down to the wire. While a lot of blame will often be placed on a play during the closing moments, in truth, these are the types of matchups that often in hindsight see something seemingly insignificant end up costing the win or loss either way.

For the Trojans as they are preparing for 2025, this is something that all…