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Duarte, M. (2026, November 1). Lincoln Riley erupts at Ohio State coaches in wild postgame confrontation after USC upset. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/lincoln-riley-curses-at-ohio-state-coaches-in-confrontation-after-usc-upset/
Duarte, Michael. “Lincoln Riley erupts at Ohio State coaches in wild postgame confrontation after USC upset.” New York Post, 1 Nov. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/lincoln-riley-curses-at-ohio-state-coaches-in-confrontation-after-usc-upset/.
Duarte, Michael. “Lincoln Riley erupts at Ohio State coaches in wild postgame confrontation after USC upset.” New York Post, November 1, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/lincoln-riley-curses-at-ohio-state-coaches-in-confrontation-after-usc-upset/.
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On November 1, 2026, USC stunned No. 2 Ohio State, winning 30-18 in Los Angeles. The victory was powered by Jayden Maiava's 222 yards passing and a touchdown, along with key plays from freshman Trent Mosley. This upset marked the biggest win for head coach Lincoln Riley since taking over at USC. Prior to the game, Ohio State was forced to start a backup quarterback due to an injury sustained by their regular starter Julian Sayin. Despite this, Ohio State struggled with offensive production and failed to secure a comeback in the final minutes of the game. Afterward, Riley engaged in a heated confrontation with Ohio State staff over security protocol, further emphasizing the emotional impact of the victory on him.