# USC’s Lincoln Riley takes different tack regarding blowup with Ohio State AD

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uscs-lincoln-riley-takes-different-tack-regarding-blowup-with-ohio-state-ad/
- Published: 2026-11-04T02:46:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:50:13+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/usc-lincoln-riley-ohio-state-ad-ross-bjork/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Riley says the argument with Ross Bjork was quickly settled.
- USC beat the then-No. 2 Buckeyes 30-18.
- He drafted his postgame remarks during a long wait.

## Summary

USC coach Lincoln Riley says his heated exchange with Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork after Saturday’s game was quickly resolved and is now a non-issue. His comments followed a 30-18 upset win over the then-No. 2 Buckeyes and an on-field confrontation that drew attention.

Riley said the argument happened amid a crowded exit from the field, as Ohio State staff sought to help injured defensive end Eddrick Houston leave. A staff member gestured to calm the situation, and Riley said he and Bjork made peace in the tunnel. He also explained that he prepared a postgame statement affirming he was the right person for the USC job after spending about 30 minutes waiting for the team to gather.

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