Lincoln Riley leaves Oklahoma for USC

Associated Press

USC hired Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley on Sunday

Associated Press

Riley went 55-10 in five seasons leading the Sooners, winning four Big 12 titles and making three College Football Playoff appearances in his first head coaching job.

Lincoln Riley, USC head coach

USC has an unparalleled football tradition with tremendous resources and facilities, and the administration has made a deep commitment to winning

Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma athletic director

When we met with the team today, I communicated to our players that our program is about them

Bob Stoops, Riley’s predecessor, will serve as the team’s interim coach through the bowl season

Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma head coach

This was a personal decision solely based on my willingness to go take on a new challenge, and I felt like it was the right opportunity for me and my family to do that.

Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma athletic director

we have begun the search for our next great leader