USC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State

The USC Trojans are 7-2 on the season after beating the now 6-2 Ohio State Buckeyes at home in a game that led to a Matt Leinart celebration afterward . Dave Portnoy was jumping for joy after USC beat his favorite team’s arch nemesis . Coach Lincoln Riley was perhaps the biggest winner on the night as his talented team remained in College Football Playoff contention, beating a Julian Sayin-less Buckeyes team at home. He spoke to NBC Sports after the landmark win over Ryan Day’s team.