Former NFL Official Hopes Big Ten 'Harshly' Responds to Lincoln Riley, USC
Summary
USC's football team used a trick play involving their third-string quarterback, leading to a touchdown in a game against Northwestern. The play sparked discussion because coach Lincoln Riley dressed the quarterback to mimic the team's punter. An NFL official suggested the Big Ten might need to change rules in response.Key Facts
- USC defeated Northwestern with a score of 38-17.
- USC's head coach, Lincoln Riley, used a trick play involving their third-string quarterback, Sam Huard.
- Huard wore a jersey number usually assigned to the team's punter for a fake punt.
- This trick play led to a 10-yard pass and eventually a touchdown.
- Northwestern coach David Braun acknowledged the creativity of the USC staff.
- NFL official Terry McAulay said the Big Ten should consider rules against such strategies.
- USC has won seven games this season.
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