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USC's Riley Calls Out Big Ten, SEC Scheduling Discrepancies

2/15/2026

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Lincoln Riley, head coach of the USC Trojans, says the Big Ten and SEC stand out for higher quality and schedules.
He says the current scheduling discrepancy is unprecedented and disrupts rankings and playoff selections.
Riley adds that the Big Ten provides a consistently challenging schedule with elite teams.
He notes ACC and Big 12 have quality programs, but Big Ten and SEC depth is unmatched.

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Lincoln Riley, head coach of the USC Trojans, says the Big Ten and SEC stand out for higher quality and schedules.
He says the current scheduling discrepancy is unprecedented and disrupts rankings and playoff selections.
Riley adds that the Big Ten provides a consistently challenging schedule with elite teams.
He notes ACC and Big 12 have quality programs, but Big Ten and SEC depth is unmatched.