Head coach Lincoln Riley had third-string quarterback Sam Huard wear a No. 80 jersey — the same number worn by the team's punter — for a fake punt that came in the second quarter. Huard completed a 10-yard pass to Tanook Hines and extended a drive that ended in a touchdown run from star quarterback Jayden Maiava.

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Urban Meyer joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether LSU, Penn State, or Florida is the best head coach job, whether or not Lincoln Riley is on the hot-seat for USC, and whether or not Oregon is underrated.

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