USC's 30-18 Win Sparks Riley's Verbal Clash With Ohio State Staff
The Trojans defeated the No. 2 Buckeyes in a Halloween upset at the Coliseum, but the victory turned tense when the head coach confronted opponents near the tunnel.
By Javier Cabrera ·
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted a rain-soaked showdown on Saturday night that ended with USC defeating No. 2 Ohio State, 30-18.
The result stands as the biggest win of Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC, yet the celebration quickly shifted to a chaotic scene near the stadium tunnel.
Video captured by Columbus-based reporter Nicole Shearin shows Riley shouting expletives at passing Ohio State staffers while security personnel tried to manage the crowd.
"Are you kidding me? F, k you!" Riley shouted. "That’s bulls, t."
The outburst occurred as thousands of jubilant fans flooded the field, creating a logistical challenge for staff moving players and families into the locker rooms.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava assisted security in navigating the congestion.
Injured Ohio State defensive end Eddrick Houston limped toward the tunnel with help from a staff member, who demanded security allow them through.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day waited nearby for his personnel to clear the area.
Riley approached the security checkpoint with his family and appeared triggered when several Ohio State staffers passed ahead of him.
One Buckeyes staffer stopped to defuse the situation while another spoke inaudibly, but Riley continued walking with his family without further engagement.
Source: New York Post
