Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame for rejecting USC’s proposal to extend rivalry series
"We at SC would love for the game to continue, and we have no problem following through on our promises in the future."
"We at SC would love for the game to continue, and we have no problem following through on our promises in the future."
"Texas and A&M played forever and then they didn't. Same with Utah and BYU. It was a bummer but the world didn't end."
The recent Notre Dame vs. USC ratings are hardly indicative of one of college football's premier rivalries.
The former USC captain ripped Lincoln Riley and the school's leadership after the Trojans agreed to pause their rivalry with Notre Dame starting in 2026.
Notre Dame being guaranteed a playoff spot if it's ranked in the top 12 reportedly played a key role in USC not wanting to face the Fighting Irish late in the season.
""We got a head coach that knows nothing about being a Trojan."
Notre Dame is replacing USC with BYU for 2026-27 after refusing to play the Cougars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl two weeks ago.
"Notre Dame makes all that money off that NBC contract, but does anybody watch these games?"
"Because who are they anymore?"
"This is a professional thing. You ought to try it."
"We didn't play Chattanooga State today like some other places."
"I would be telling my agent, if I was Lincoln, 'Fine me a good job. Get me out of here.'"
"Huard was lined up as the punter, so therefore that’s actually a 15-yard penalty because both he and Johnson lined up as the punter (in the game)."
"That's Dave's worst rant of the year. That's a terrible rant, Dave."
"My phone is going to be a disaster when Brock (Huard) watches this. An absolute disaster."
"Keep an eye on Lincoln Riley at USC.
"The last few years with Lincoln Riley there, they've not proven to be the team that could adjust to the Big Ten and become a perennial power."
The fine was a whopping $5,000.
Last month, it was reported that the Big Ten's network partners "went berserk" over the discussions.
"HOLY CHICAGO!'
"What a massive mistake on a touchdown play!"
"We don't make the schedule. Clearly."