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Lincoln Riley to Florida Rumors Receive Major Update

Lincoln Riley to Florida Rumors Receive Major Update

Summary

Rumors suggest Florida might consider USC head coach Lincoln Riley as a backup if their first choice, Lane Kiffin, doesn't join their program. Despite Riley's previous success with Oklahoma, his recent performance at USC hasn't made the team competitive enough to be a strong candidate for the Florida position right now. Experts believe Riley might be more successful returning to a coaching job in the Big 12, like Texas or Baylor.

Key Facts

  • Florida is considering Lincoln Riley as a backup option if Lane Kiffin does not become their head coach.
  • Lincoln Riley previously led Oklahoma to three College Football Playoff appearances.
  • Riley has not had the same success at USC in his four seasons there.
  • ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Riley is not a serious candidate for the Florida job at this time.
  • Thamel suggested Riley might perform better at a Texas school or Big 12 program.
  • USC's current football record is 8-3, and Riley's overall record with USC is 34-17.
  • Texas Tech might have been interested in Riley if their current coach had not performed well.
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