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Can Lincoln Riley climb higher than No. 4 in coaching rankings?

Sep 26, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) speaks with head coach Lincoln Riley during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley has occupied the No. 4 position for a couple of years now in the ranking of the top 25 college football head coaches published by The Athletic.

That’s a significant accomplishment, especially given that Riley’s time as a head coach spans just four seasons. Not near the time in grade as the head coaches who rank ahead of him, but also most everyone who ranks behind him in this year’s top-25 coaching rankings.