The University of Southern California has landed one of the biggest fishes in college football, naming Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley to take over its faltering football program.USC has been looking for a new coach since dismissing Clay Helton in mid-season.
It took its time in the search and has answered the prayers of Trojan fans anxious for a return to football glory after several lackluster years.Riley is considered one of the bright young innovators in college football.
He becomes the 30th head coach of the Trojans and takes over a program that struggled to an overall 4-7 record in the Pac-12, going 3-5 in league action.Riley led Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff in each of his first three seasons as their coach.
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