Lincoln Riley improved vs Ohio State but must now beat Indiana

Lincoln Riley absolutely needed to beat Ohio State to save his job at USC. The Buckeyes came into Los Angeles with a freshman backup quarterback. They weren't a dominant team this season even with starting quarterback Julian Sayin on the field. USC, embarrassed at Wisconsin, needed to not merely play the Buckeyes close; it needed to actually get the job done. Nothing less than victory was going to suffice. To Riley's credit, USC was able to rise to the occasion in a 30-18 win over Ohio State. Finally, USC stopped playing soft under Lincoln Riley.