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Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma Agree to Contract Extension Amid Rumors of NFL Interest

Amid speculation that Lincoln Riley would be headed to the NFL, Oklahoma locked down its head coach for the near future.

The team announced Tuesday that the coach agreed to a contract extension that also comes with a salary increase, although the terms are still being finalized.

Riley has a 24-4 record over his first two years as a head coach, leading the team to the College Football Playoff each season before losing in the semifinals.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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