Lincoln Riley ran away from the SEC competition he would soon face at Oklahoma, but the reward was worth it.
After seven seasons with the Sooners (2015-21), including five as a head coach, the 38-year-old will start next year at the helm of the University of Southern California. The news became official on Sunday as Riley is replacing Clay Helton for the Trojans.
Riley’s contract numbers came out Monday, and they were jaw-dropping. According to Robert Hefner V on Twitter, Riley is getting $110 million, a $6 million home in Los Angeles, unlimited use of the private jet for his family, and USC is buying both of his homes in Norman, Okla.