Lincoln Riley addresses why USC RB Bryan Jackson played vs. Michigan despite 'out' status on injury report

Lincoln Riley, the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) football team, addressed the question of why running back Bryan Jackson played in the team's 31-13 victory over Michigan, despite being listed as "out" on the injury report. Riley explained that the injury report is not always a fully accurate representation of a player's status, as it is made public before the final decisions are made on a player's availability. He stated that the coaching staff closely monitors the players' progress and makes the best decision for the team and the individual player's health. In the case of Jackson, Riley said that the player's condition improved significantly in the days leading up to the game, allowing him to contribute to the team's victory with a touchdown in the closing moments of the contest. The coach emphasized the importance of flexibility and adaptability in managing player injuries and making game-day decisions, while also maintaining transparency with the public through the injury report.