Lincoln Riley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lincoln Riley
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Sep 5, 1983(1983-09-05)
Age	41
Birthplace	Lubbock
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Virgo

Lincoln Riley Biography

Lincoln Riley is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on September 5, 1983 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. He is best known as the Oklahoma Sooners’ head football coach. After the 2016 season, he was named successor to Bob Steops. He led the team to the 2017 Rose Bowl as well as a #2 ranking at the College Football Playoffs.

He was the coach of eventual Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback He coached eventual Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield to a semi-final finish in 2017., to a semi-final in 2017.

Riley ran track at Muleshoe High School in Muleshoe, a town in West Texas. He began his high school career at defensive end and made the move to quarterback for his junior and senior seasons. Riley played quarterback at Texas Tech University as a walk-on in 2002, behind senior starter and future Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury and back-up B. J. Symons. After a year, he became a student assistant to Mike Leach, gradually progressing to graduate assistant and then to receivers coach. Following his departure from Texas Tech after the firing of Leach, Lincoln went on to serve five seasons as offensive coordinator at East Carolina University under Ruffin McNeill.

Riley graduated from Texas Tech in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science. He and his wife Caitlin have two daughters, named Sloan and Stella, and two pets Boomer and Sooner.

In 2007, he married Caitlin Buckley. He is the father of Sloan and Stella.

Lincoln Riley Net Worth

Lincoln Riley is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lincoln Riley 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 2002, he was a quarterback for Texas Tech University’s football program. He became a student assistant to He walked on to Texas Tech University’s football team as a quarterback in 2002. After one year, he segued into coaching by becoming a student assistant to then-head coach Mike Leach. after one year.

From 2015 to 2016, he was Oklahoma’s quarterbacks’ coach and offensive coordinator, before becoming the head coach. He was awarded the Broyles Award, the nation’s highest assistant coach award, for his efforts during the 2015 season.

Lincoln Michael Riley (born September 5, 1983) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at the University of Oklahoma.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Lincoln Riley Dating?

According to our records, Lincoln Riley married to Caitlin Buckley (m. 2007). As of December 1, 2023, Lincoln Riley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Lincoln Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lincoln Riley celebrates birthday on September 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Lincoln Riley

1. Lincoln Riley is an American football coach born in 1983.
2. He became the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners in 2017.
3. Riley has led the Sooners to multiple Big 12 Conference championships.
4. Under his coaching, Oklahoma has made several appearances in College Football Playoff.
5. He was named Big 12 Coach of the Year in 2018 and 2020.
6. Riley’s offensive strategies have produced high-scoring teams and prolific quarterbacks.
7. Prior to becoming a head coach, he served as an offensive coordinator at Oklahoma.
8. Riley played college football as a quarterback at Texas Tech University.
9. He is known for his innovative play-calling and ability to develop talent.
10. At just 37 years old, Riley is considered one of the brightest coaching minds in college football today.
11. Note: The information provided is accurate as of September 2021

What is Lincoln Riley's salary?

10 highest paid coaches in college football for 2022 season: Lincoln Riley, USC: $10 million (estimated salary)

Why is Lincoln Riley leaving?

“Since my move, many have asked me why I would leave Oklahoma, and the best — and most honest — answer is that the opportunity at USC was simply the right job at the right time for me and for my family ,” Riley said.

Where did Lincoln Riley play football?

Riley was on the football and track teams at Muleshoe (Tex.) High , a West Texas town of 5,000. He was a walk-on quarterback at Texas Tech in the spring and summer of 2003 before starting his coaching career as a student assistant there under head coach Mike Leach for three seasons (2003-05), working with the offense.

What is Lincoln Riley's contract?

At Oklahoma, Riley’s contract was worth $45.21 million over six years.

Who's the highest paid NFL coach?

Sean McVay is likely the highest paid coach in the NFL, making somewhere between $15-$18 million per year, as the article outlines. Coming it at number two is Bill Belichick, who is making $12.5 million per season.