USC head coach Lincoln Riley addressed the heated postgame exchange with Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork following the Trojans' 30-18 victory over the Buckeyes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.
Video footage showed Riley attempting to escort his family off the field when they were delayed by Ohio State personnel. Bjork muttered something to Riley, leading to a verbal confrontation as both walked toward the tunnel before staff intervened.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Riley characterized the incident as typical postgame emotions and said the matter was resolved immediately. "Not an issue. Just typical emotions after the game. We squashed it on the way up the tunnel. Ross is a good guy and a really good AD. Just really a non-issue," Riley said.
Riley declined to specify what triggered the exchange. The win over then-No. 2 Ohio State marked the biggest victory of his tenure at USC and could serve as a turning point for the season after speculation about his job security.
The Trojans have an open date this week before traveling to face Indiana next weekend.
