USC's Lincoln Riley Faces Pressure After AD's CFP Comments
Summary
Lincoln Riley, USC’s football coach, signed a large 10-year contract but has not yet led the team to the College Football Playoff. USC’s athletic director says the team expects to reach the playoff this season and compete for championships, putting pressure on Riley to improve results.Key Facts
- Lincoln Riley signed a 10-year, $110 million contract with USC in 2022.
- Riley previously took Oklahoma to four College Football Playoffs in five years.
- USC’s record under Riley is 35 wins and 18 losses, with no playoff appearances yet.
- The College Football Playoff is expanding from 4 to 12 teams in 2024.
- USC’s athletic director Jennifer Cohen expects the team to make the playoff this season.
- USC plays in the Big Ten conference and faces tough games against Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana.
- USC has not finished better than tied for fourth place in the Big Ten since joining.
- USC is paying Riley a high salary, so the current results are seen as below expectations.
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