BREAKING: USC Trojans legend LenDale White has made a bold prediction, asserting that the team will finally break its College Football Playoff drought this season. Speaking exclusively with TMZ Sports at LAX, White expressed unwavering confidence in head coach Lincoln Riley and the upcoming 2025 campaign.
White, who played a pivotal role in USC’s football history, stated, “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.” His enthusiasm comes on the heels of a disappointing 7-6 season, raising the stakes for Riley, who is reportedly under pressure to deliver results.
As the Trojans prepare to kick off their season against Missouri State on September 2, 2025, White emphasized the high expectations surrounding the program. “When you’re a Trojan, we’re supposed to win. We’re expected to win,” he remarked, addressing the demands from both fans and administration for a winning season.
However, White also acknowledged the evolving landscape of college football, noting that player transfers have become a significant factor in team dynamics. “In this new day and age of the college athlete that can transfer out whenever they feel like it, as soon as it gets a little hard, they leave,” he said, urging a more nuanced view of the challenges facing coaches today.
Reflecting on the era of legendary coaches like Pete Carroll and Nick Saban, White highlighted the differences in player retention and commitment. “When you can’t keep these players or keep the guys around all the time because they’re running away from competition, I can’t always put it on the coaches.”
With the introduction of the expanded College Football Playoff format, which allows a total of 12 teams to compete for the championship, White believes USC is poised to secure one of those coveted spots. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the Trojans’ season opener this weekend.
For those looking to catch more of White’s insights, he also shared thoughts on his former teammate Reggie Bush‘s performance in the upcoming “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Stay tuned as the Trojans embark on what could be a transformative season in their pursuit of playoff glory!
