USC beats Ohio State as Lincoln Riley’s postgame confrontation draws attention
Sport · First reported 1 Nov, 05:08 · Updated 05:34
USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30–18 on Oct. 31, 2026. Reports say Lincoln Riley shouted at Buckeyes staff during a congested postgame exit; another account also focuses on his comments about USC’s playoff prospects and his job.
- USC won 30–18 against No. 2 Ohio State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026.
- During a crowded postgame exit, Riley shouted at Ohio State staffers after they were allowed through a security checkpoint ahead of him and his family.
- Riley said USC could still reach the College Football Playoff; one report argued his prepared remarks about the program and his role sounded like a bid to keep his job.
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- Result
- USC defeated Ohio State 30–18.
- Date and venue
- Oct. 31, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- Postgame setting
- The confrontation occurred near a security checkpoint and stadium tunnel amid a crowded field exit.
- Injured player mentioned
- Ohio State defensive end Eddrick Houston was seen limping toward the tunnel with assistance.
- USC record cited
- The Trojans were listed at 7–2 overall and 4–2 in the Big Ten.
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