How everybody lost in Lincoln Riley's messy 2021 divorce from Oklahoma for USC
A look back at Lincoln Riley's exit from Oklahoma in 2021, and how both sides have done since then.
In November 2021, Lincoln Riley was named the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC), leaving his previous role at Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma). Riley's departure from Oklahoma was a contentious one, with the Sooners facing backlash from their fanbase. Riley expressed that the USC opportunity provided a better combination of elite academics, a proven football history, and a large Los Angeles market compared to his experience at Oklahoma.
He also mentioned his family had been threatened, although police later confirmed that there were no actual threats. The Sooners went on to have a disappointing record of 34-22 overall since Riley left, failing to win a conference title or make it to the College Football Playoff. Riley has compiled a 40-19 record in five seasons at USC, but has yet to win a conference title or reach the CFP, unlike his time at Oklahoma.
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