Lincoln Riley

His prominence stems from his reputation as one of the top offensive innovators in college football. The notable success he achieved at Oklahoma and his high-profile move to USC have placed him under significant national scrutiny, with expectations to return the historic program to championship contention.

Recently, Riley and his USC team have been in the news due to a pivotal game against the University of Oregon, which commentators described as one of the most significant of his tenure at USC. In the lead-up to and aftermath of this contest, news coverage included Riley's unusual motivational tactics, such as a burnt boat on the practice field, and his comparisons of a key defensive stop to a celebrated play from the World Series.