UCF is targeting USC's Lincoln Riley as their new head coach, and he'd thrive with the Knights more than he ever has with the Trojans.

UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley as it searches for a replacement for Gus Malzahn, three people who have been privy to those conversations told The Athletic on Wednesday.

Lincoln Riley went 7-5 with Caleb Williams in 2023. He went 6-6 in 2024. This is not what he was paid for. This is not why he came to USC. Hello, hot seat in 2025.

In the upcoming weeks, Lincoln Riley will have plenty of questions to answer about USC’s direction ahead of next season

It’s on the staff to maximize the talent on the roster. Three years into the Riley era, that’s still a problem.

One of the biggest rules in any sport is that you never want to see an opposing team celebrating on your field, especially not if that team is your most hated rival. Unfortunately for USC football and Lincoln Riley,

The onslaught began early, and began ruthless, and there would be no mercy on these Trojans on their home turf. Notre Dame’s offensive line, D’Anton Lynn knew, was good. Probably the best that USC would face all season.

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum did not hold back on Lincoln Riley’s job performance at USC football. The Trojans’ head coach shocked the nation when he left Oklahoma for Southern California.

It is no secret that USC fans have become increasingly frustrated with head coach Lincoln Riley this season. After a disappointing 8-5 campaign last year, the Trojans have been even worse in 2024, fin