Lincoln Riley Named Coach of the Year Semifinalist

19/11/2025 2 min
Lincoln Riley Named Coach of the Year Semifinalist

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USCs Lincoln Riley, aged 42, is a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding coaches for leadership, innovation, and impact. Riley, with eight seasons as head coach, has developed Heisman winners and first-round NFL Draft picks. His USC Trojans, with an 8-1 Big Ten record, secured a comeback win over Iowa, showcasing resilience. Standout players like Makai Lemon and Jayden Maiava contribute to the teams success, with Lemon leading the Big Ten in receptions and Maiava leading the nation in QBR. The defense, led by Bishop Fitzgerald, has been impressive, allowing only three points in the second half of the last three games.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.