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Podcast: Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Episode: EPIC BATTLE: USC vs Notre Dame the MOST IMPORTANT Game of LINCOLN RILEY'S Career? Here's Why!
Description: Saturday's USC Notre Dame clash represents the biggest moment of Lincoln Riley's tenure with the Trojans, and the stakes couldn't be higher for both programs. After USC's dominant 31-13 victory over Michigan, the Trojans have positioned themselves as legitimate Big Ten contenders and playoff hopefuls.We break down why this century-old rivalry game could serve as an elimination contest for the 12-team College Football Playoff, with Notre Dame already carrying two losses and USC nursing that painful defeat to Illinois. The analysis covers USC's impressive offensive balance behind quarterback Jade Maiava, who's completing 72% of his passes with 13...