After win over No. 2 Ohio State, USC coach Lincoln Riley reiterates that he's the 'right person' for the Trojans
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Key Points:
- USC coach Lincoln Riley emphasized his commitment to the program and staff after the Trojans' 30-18 upset win over No. 2 Ohio State, stating he is the right person for the job and values internal team unity over external praise.
- The victory marks Riley's biggest since USC joined the Big Ten, snapping a losing streak and helping the team re-enter College Football Playoff contention.
- Key plays included a 69-yard touchdown by Trent Mosley and a 70-yard catch-and-run by Mark Bowman, capitalizing on Ohio State's injury to starting quarterback Julian Sayin.
- With upcoming games against No. 4 Indiana and No. 7 UCLA, plus a likely win over Maryland, USC aims to finish 10-2 and potentially secure a spot in the Big Ten championship and the College Football Playoff.
- Riley highlighted the importance of resilience and unity through a challenging schedule, suggesting that perseverance will determine which teams succeed nationally.
