美国大学在阿拉莫碗中以30-27输给了TCU,结束了四年的季后赛干旱,因为该计划的挫折持续了. USC lost 30-27 to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, ending a four-year playoff drought amid ongoing program frustrations.

美国大学于2025年12月30日在阿拉莫碗输给TCU3027,这是连续第四个没有大学足球季后赛的赛季. USC lost 30–27 to TCU in the Alamo Bowl on December 30, 2025, marking the fourth consecutive season without a College Football Playoff berth. 特洛伊人失去了几个关键球员和一个高级助理教练,他们依靠没有经验的初学者和一个临时防御协调员。 The Trojans, who were missing several key players and a top assistant coach, relied on inexperienced starters and a temporary defensive coordinator. 尽管团队在应对表现和防御性斗争方面表现不佳,但林肯·莱利教练队长赞扬了他们的应变能力。 Despite the team's poor tackling performance and defensive struggles, head coach Lincoln Riley praised their resilience. 球员们对球队的进步不满,他们指责教练的决定,防守上的缺陷,以及球队未能满足球队的期望,尽管球队签下了高调的合同,并且最近还出场了. Former players and fans became increasingly frustrated with the program's lack of progress, citing coaching decisions, defensive flaws, and a failure to meet expectations despite a high-profile contract and recent bowl appearances.