USC saves CFP hopes with upset of Ohio State as embattled Riley savors win
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"USC saves CFP hopes with upset of Ohio State as embattled Riley savors win" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (5)
- USC Trojans discuss what their win against Ohio State means for the program Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Ohio State Falls 30-18 at USC, Playoff Margin for Error Is Gone Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Top 25 roundup: USC stifles No. 2 Ohio State; Notre Dame bea... New Hampshire Union Leader · 14h ago
- Mics Caught What Frustrated Ryan Day Said On Sideline During Loss Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Ohio State's Ryan Day Gets Real About Fourth-Quarter Decisions in Loss to USC Sports Illustrated · 14h ago
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