The 2026 college football season is considered make-or-break for coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans as they look to finally break through and reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. After falling short last season with a 9-4 overall record and all three of their regular-season losses coming on the road, Trojan fans are hoping that with the return of star quarterback Jayden Maiava and the arrival of new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, 2026 will be the year of the Trojans.  Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) carries the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome.…