Lincoln Michael Riley (born September 5, 1983) [1] is an American college football coach and former player who is the head coach of the USC Trojans football program at the University of Southern California.

Last season, Troy won 4 games and in 2022, it had 11 victories. Riley tied the record for most victories by a first-year head coach (tied with John Robinson in 1976. This also ties the Pac-12 record). Riley’s Trojans went 11-3 in 2022 to bring USC back to …

Jan 29, 2025 · In a shocking twist that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, ESPN has confirmed that Lincoln Riley, the highly acclaimed head coach of the University of Southern California (USC), has officially decommitted from the program.

Nov 15, 2024 · In the simplest terms, the NCAA gave USC a get out of jail free card to fire Riley and escape his mega contract. The NCAA placed the school on probation for one year, and fined it $50,000 for on-...

Nov 30, 2024 · LOS ANGELES -- After completing his third season as head coach at the University of Southern California, Lincoln Riley faces an uncertain future with the Trojans. Riley’s dynamic offense was brought to Los Angeles to establish a clear identity for the program.

Nov 28, 2021 · LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley, one of college football’s most successful young coaches who won 85 percent of his games in five seasons at Oklahoma and led the Sooners to four Big 12 titles and four New Year’s Six bowls with three College Football Playoff appearances, has been named the head coach at USC, athletic director Mike Bohn ...

Nov 5, 2023 · Southern California has fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with two games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season. Head coach Lincoln Riley dropped his longtime top assistant one day after USC gave up 572 yards and 52 points to No. 5 Washington in the Trojans’ third loss in four games.

Nov 29, 2021 · Southern California has hired Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley to be its next coach in a stunning and rare move of one traditional college football powerhouse swiping the another’s highly accomplished head coach.

Nov 30, 2021 · Lincoln Riley arrived at Southern California on Monday with a determination to restore the Trojans to their former place atop the college football world.

Jan 29, 2025 · Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Allegiant Stadium.