Lincoln Riley: USC’s window to win is now OPEN | No more excuses | Illinois vs Tennessee Reaction: Big Ten or SEC?

As the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff begin tonight, Andy & Ari take a look into teams that had a bowl game on Tuesday. Over in the Alamo Dome late on Tuesday night, the USC Trojans fell to the TCU Horned Frogs in overtime, 30-27. Meanwhile, in Nashville, Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini of Illinois celebrated a big win over the Tennessee Volunteers with a field goal as time expired, winning 30-28. Watch here as Andy & Ari take a deep look into USC and explain why the Big Ten-SEC argument is getting close after the Illini knocked off the Vols.

(0:00) Today’s Episode

(1:13) Presenting Sponsor

(3:15) Intro: Bowl Games

(4:15) Can USC turn it around in 2026?

(14:17) USC’s reliance on freshman in 2026?

(23:28) Huel

(24:30) Tennessee-Illinois Reaction

(40:45) PaniniAmerica.net

(43:25) Will Lane Kiffin go to the Sugar Bowl?

(47:50) Revisiting Keith Jackson in Miami-Ohio State

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(52:35) Conclusion: See you after the Cotton Bowl!

After talking Tennessee and Illinois, Andy & Ari take a look at tomorrow night's game in Ole Miss vs Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Will Lane Kiffin attend this game with the Louisiana governor in New Orleans? The fellas discuss.

To close out, Andy & Ari re-visit an iconic open to a past rendition of the matchup between Miami and Ohio State. Experience some nostalgia as Andy & Ari take a listen to Keith Jackson's incredible opening monologue.

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