Make California Post a Preferred Source Pete Arbogast is a homer through and through.
But even the longtime USC radio broadcaster is seemingly done with the Trojans this season. Arbogast was caught ranting in a hot mic moment, where evidently the frustration surrounding the program has reached even its most loyal fans.
USC radio broadcaster Pete Arbogast has been at the center of controversy this season. USC Trojan Football “Well, when you get that close a bunch of times and don’t score, you don’t deserve to win,” Arbogast said.
Arbogast has been at the center of USC controversy in recent weeks after blaming Oregon quarterback Dante Moore for linebacker Desman Stephens targeting him. Moore was hospitalized and was later ruled out for the remainder of the season.
The broadcaster, however, saw no problems with Stephens’ actions at the time.
“He did not try to slide feet first. And Stephens went in helmet first, but he kind of ran into Dante Moore, who ducked into that hit,” said Arbogast, who has called the most USC football games on radio.
USC Trojans Head Coach Lincoln Riley speaks with a referee during a college football game between the USC Trojans and Indiana Hoosiers on November 14, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “I did not see him put his feet out first. I saw him dive forward and not give himself up.”
Arbogast even insinuated that Oregon turned Moore around rather than acknowledging he was seen lying feet first on the field.
But after a self-inflicted loss to the Hoosiers, Arbogast conceded the Trojans’ mistakes.
The Trojans were 1-for-5 in the red zone, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities that were key to retaining their College Football Playoff hopes.
After a 27-13 loss to Indiana on Saturday, coach Lincoln Riley’s disappointing tenure with USC is back in the spotlight as a potential buyout could follow.
