Lincoln Riley was paid a total of $20,259,898 during his tenure as the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma (OU). This figure accounts for his total reported pay for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021, which were his final three seasons with the Sooners before departing for USC.
Riley served as OU's head coach from 2017 to 2021. The provided financial data covers the most recent years of his contract at Oklahoma, offering a clear picture of his compensation during that period.
Lincoln Riley's Annual Earnings at Oklahoma
The following table details Lincoln Riley's total reported pay per year while coaching at the University of Oklahoma:
| Year | School | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Oklahoma | $7,672,710 |
| 2020 | Oklahoma | $6,202,726 |
| 2019 | Oklahoma | $6,384,462 |
| Total | Oklahoma | $20,259,898 |
Key Takeaways on Riley's Compensation
- Significant Compensation: Riley's earnings reflect the high salaries commanded by top-tier college football coaches, especially those leading successful programs like Oklahoma.
- Final Years: The data highlights the significant pay in his concluding years at OU, leading up to his move to the University of Southern California (USC).
- Publicly Available Data: Compensation figures for coaches at public universities are often subject to public disclosure, providing transparency into these high-profile contracts.
For more information on NCAA coach salaries, you can refer to detailed reports such as those from USA TODAY Sports.
