# Lincoln Riley has confrontation with Ohio State AD, reads prepared statement to media after huge USC win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lincoln-riley-has-confrontation-with-ohio-state-ad-reads-prepared-statement-to-media-after-huge-usc-win/
- Published: 2026-11-01T20:05:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T23:38:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/lincoln-riley-confrontation-ohio-state-ad-reads-prepared-statement-media-huge-usc-win
- Topics: World

## Key points

- USC upset No. 2 Ohio State after a damaging loss to Wisconsin.
- Riley had a tense post-game exchange with Ross Bjork.
- He read a prepared statement to the media.

## Summary

USC beat No. 2 Ohio State in a major upset, sharply changing the mood around coach Lincoln Riley after a poor loss to Wisconsin had fuelled speculation about his future. After the game, Riley was involved in a tense exchange with Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork and read a prepared statement to reporters.

The article describes USC as having looked markedly improved, with freshman Trent Mosley scoring on an early screen pass and the defence making key stops. Ohio State had a first-and-goal inside the one-yard line but failed to score; the article says the Buckeyes gained yardage late but never appeared likely to win. The supplied text ends before giving the contents of Riley’s statement.

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