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USC's Riley Dismisses LSU Rumors, Stays Committed

11/9/2025

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Lincoln Riley, the University of Southern California (USC) head football coach, has dismissed rumors he would leave for LSU or other vacancies.
Following USC's recent win over Northwestern, Riley said, "I've been underwater for the last five days... I'm where I need to be," reaffirming his commitment.
The remarks come as LSU conducts a chaotic coaching search after the firing of Brian Kelly, LSU's head coach.

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Lincoln Riley, the University of Southern California (USC) head football coach, has dismissed rumors he would leave for LSU or other vacancies.
Following USC's recent win over Northwestern, Riley said, "I've been underwater for the last five days... I'm where I need to be," reaffirming his commitment.
The remarks come as LSU conducts a chaotic coaching search after the firing of Brian Kelly, LSU's head coach.