Video suggests Lincoln Riley lied about timeout against UCLA

Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Video shows Lincoln Riley lied about not calling timeout against UCLA

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/19/22

Lincoln Riley was upset with the referees in Saturday’s UCLA-USC game over a timeout call early in the game.

The Trojans had a 3rd-and-6 at the UCLA 14 in a scoreless game in the first quarter. The play clock was ticking down and Riley leaned over to the official and signaled for a timeout with a second left on the play clock.

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USC was awarded the timeout, which was their second of the game. But Riley was ticked.

The USC head coach argued that he didn’t want the timeout call even though a video clearly showed he made the timeout gesture with his hands.

USC threw an incomplete pass after the timeout, and then kicker Denis Lynch missed a 32-yard field goal attempt, giving the ball to the Bruins. UCLA responded with a touchdown drive to take a 7-0 lead.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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