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,因阵容问题和批评. USC lost 30-27 to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, ending a four-year playoff drought amid roster issues and criticism.

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. 由于没有几个关键角色和一个高级助理教练,特洛伊人依靠没有经验的初学者和一个临时的防御协调员。 In the absence of several key players and a top assistant coach, the Trojans relied on inexperienced starters and a temporary defensive coordinator. 林肯·莱利教练长赞扬团队在应对困难和防御性斗争面前的韧性,强调员工的适应性。 Head coach Lincoln Riley praised the team's resilience in the face of poor tackling and defensive struggles, emphasizing the staff's adaptability. 尽管有着高调的合同和高昂的目标,前球员和球迷对该项目的进展不足感到越来越丧,他们引用教练的决定,防守缺陷和未实现的期望. Former players and fans became increasingly frustrated with the program's lack of progress, citing coaching decisions, defensive flaws, and unmet expectations despite a high-profile contract and lofty goals.