Lincoln Riley says fake punt was 'entirely legal' after Big Ten rebuke

Los Angeles TimesWednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:43:43 AM
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Lincoln Riley says fake punt was 'entirely legal' after Big Ten rebuke
Lincoln Riley, head coach of USC, defended a controversial fake punt play after receiving a rebuke from the Big Ten. Critics claimed that USC violated rules by using a backup quarterback who wore the same jersey number as the punter during the play. Despite the backlash, Riley asserted that the fake punt was 'entirely legal' and stood by the decision made during the game.
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