USC clock management controversy, explained: Lincoln Riley responds to criticism after Trojans' late loss to Illinois

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USC clock management controversy, explained: Lincoln Riley responds to criticism after Trojans' late loss to Illinois

USC and Illinois entered Saturday with very different momentum — the Trojans riding high after a big win over Michigan State, and the Illini reeling from a demoralizing loss to Indiana. But Lincoln Riley’s group came up just short on the road.

Illinois largely controlled the game, though two costly turnovers gave USC life. The Trojans capitalized on one fumble, marching down the field to take the lead. That scoring drive, however, quickly came under a microscope after Illinois answered with a last-second field goal to seal the win.

After the loss, Riley found himself defending his clock management and the way USC handled its final offensive posses