Is USC about to make a PLAYOFF RUN? Lincoln Riley sounds very different this year | Tony Petitti on 24 Team CFP | Bret Bielema takes a SHOT on the SEC

As Big Ten Media Days are underway from Chicago, USC head coach Lincoln Riley was the last to take the podium on the first day in Chicago. With a bolstered recruiting class, should Trojans fans expect BIG things in 2026? Lincoln Riley thinks so. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down Lincoln Riley’s newfound expectations with USC.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:00) Presenting Sponsor

(2:12) Intro: Lincoln Riley at Big Ten Media Days

(4:44) Riley on USC’s Alignment

(12:46) USC not playing Notre Dame

(15:27) Expectations for USC

(18:40) Petitti takes the Stage

(36:25) Bielema’s shot on the SEC

(52:48) Jersey patches for Ohio State, Notre Dame

(1:05:37) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After discussing USC, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti also took the stage. Answering many big picture questions on the future of college football, Petitti discusses the College Football Playoff and along with the conference’s relationship with Greg Sankey and the SEC.

Next, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema made some waves on his comments on the SEC. Saying their fans still live in 2005, is this true? Andy & Ari debate here.

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