Riley, Cristobal, Lanning new Pac-12 coaches in spotlight

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coaching changes in the Pac-12 are a given, but it is rare when it happens to three of the most recognizable programs in the conference.

Such is the case with Southern California, Oregon, and Washington, which have new coaches on the sideline this season. The schools have won five of the last six conference titles.

“It’s interesting and unique. That’s what makes it fun,” Washington offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland said during the conference’s media…