Lincoln Riley's $19.7M Compensation at USC Unveiled

USC's financial commitment to head coach includes $10M in salary and benefits for 2022 season

Riley's total compensation for July 2022-June 2023 was $19.7 million, including a $10 million salary and benefits package.
USC covered Riley's $4.5 million buyout from Oklahoma as part of the compensation.
Riley's pay makes him the fourth-highest paid college football coach in 2022, behind Saban, Swinney, and Smart.
USC also paid significant amounts to former coaches, including $4 million in severance to Clay Helton.
Riley faces a challenging 2024 season with a tough schedule and high expectations.