USC faces Ohio State in matchup of quarterbacks led by Lincoln Riley, Arthur Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
USC will play Ohio State this season, highlighting the coaching strategies of Lincoln Riley and Arthur Smith on their respective quarterbacks, Jayden Maiava and Julian Sayin. Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day acknowledged Smith's NFL background influencing Sayin's development. The game will showcase how each coach leverages their experience to maximize quarterback performance in a critical matchup for both teams.
- •USC's Lincoln Riley is known for developing NFL talent.
- •Ohio State's Julian Sayin is under the guidance of Arthur Smith.
- •Ryan Day praised Sayin's growth with Smith's coaching.
- •The game features former all-star quarterbacks from Riley's coaching history.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — USC versus Ohio State is a Lincoln Riley-Arthur Smith comparison
"Ohio State wants Arthur Smith to develop Julian Sayin. Lincoln Riley is trying to maximize Jayden Maiava's talents. Which coach will do better?
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