What Lincoln Riley Said About Iowa’s Biggest Defensive Strength Lincoln Riley sizes up Iowa’s stingy defense as USC gears up for a gritty Big Ten showdown at the Coliseum. Khosalu Puro 2 hrs ago

The Trojans are back in the spotlight and this time, the lights shine on their biggest test yet. Coming off a statement win against Northwestern that pushed them to 7-2, USC’s next challenge is the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes, a team that bleeds defense like few others in college football. Vegas has USC as 6.5-point favorites, but as anyone who’s watched Iowa play knows, betting against Phil Parker ’s defense isn’t always smart. And Lincoln Riley knows it too.

In a new episode on USCAthletics on November 10, Lincoln Riley didn’t sugarcoat his respect for the Hawkeyes’ stingy unit. “ Yeah, good group.I think kind of like they are most years, again, which is a compliment ,” he said. “ Very good on the defensive line. They’ve got some really good secondary players. A lo