The white jerseys of Utah weren't supposed to be dancing across the Coliseum field while the cardinal jerseys of USC were doubled over in tears. Riley failed the moment. After 22 games as USC coach, Riley is 17-5. "It was a good heavyweight battle," said Riley, yet his team filled with all-star transfers more closely resembles a lightweight. Riley claims his team is paying too much attention to the sort of commotion caused by the critics.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2023 15:54 UTC