USC HC Lincoln Riley downplays viral dust-up with Ohio State AD after beating Buckeyes

USC head coach Lincoln Riley addressed the viral incident he had with Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork after the Trojans' 30-18 win over the Buckeyes on Saturday. The confrontation occurred near the shared tunnel of the Coliseum, where both teams and staff members were congested. Riley downplayed the exchange on Tuesday, describing it as a non-issue and praising Bjork as a "good guy" and a "really good AD."

The video of the exchange showed staff members separating the parties as they moved toward the tunnel. The incident did not have any audible words that prompted Riley's reaction, as Bjork's comments were not clearly audible. Ohio State declined to comment on the matter. Riley's win over Ohio State, which came after a loss to Wisconsin the previous week, boosted USC's hopes for a College Football Playoff spot. The victory also secured a ranked win for USC, placing them at No. 20 in the rankings.