Lincoln Riley Reaffirms Commitment to USC Following UCF Interest

The Trojans' head coach dismisses speculation about leaving, stating he intends to rebuild the program despite recent struggles.

Lincoln Riley, USC's head coach, has publicly rejected the possibility of leaving the Trojans for UCF, calling such speculation 'a nonstarter' and reaffirming his commitment to the program.
UCF reportedly reached out to Riley after Gus Malzahn left to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, but Riley stated he is 'home' at USC and focused on improving the team.
USC has faced challenges in recent seasons, with a 6-6 record in 2024 marking their first year in the Big Ten, following an 8-5 season in 2023 after an initial 11-3 debut under Riley in 2022.
Despite the recent struggles, USC showed defensive improvements under new coordinator D'Anton Lynn, although late-game execution issues led to narrow losses in several games.
Riley's tenure at USC has drawn scrutiny as expectations remain high, but he appears determined to restore the program's competitive standing in college football.