LSU Goes All-In On Their Pursuit Of Oklahoma Coach Lincoln Riley

It seems like every year around this time we start to hear some rumors surrounding Lincoln Riley surface.

And sure enough, this year is no different. According to a report, Riley is being pursued by LSU for their head coach opening. And they even made the offensive guru a monster offer to show they mean business.

Per former college football coach Jake Crain, LSU offered Lincoln Riley an eight-year, $96 million deal.

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Sources tell @thejboyshow that LSU has offered Oklahoma HC Lincoln Riley an 8-year, $96 million contract

Does that mean Caleb Williams could be heading to Baton Rouge? 👀  https://t.co/2j9FZYbwu1 pic.twitter.com/nQhqS4GjVL

— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) November 17, 2021

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LSU has also being reported to be interested in Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. But on Wednesday, it was reported that the Spartans are prepared to ink Tucker on a contract that would make him the highest paid coach in the school’s history.

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Michigan State working on $95 million extension for Mel Tucker with ⁦@reporterdavidj⁩ https://t.co/xltgGFtcqK

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 17, 2021

Lincoln Riley has been linked to some jobs in the NFL in past years. And was forced to speak, once again, on rumors of him leaving Oklahoma for another gig.

“I coach at the University of Oklahoma,” Riley said earlier in the week. “You know how I feel about this place and this program. We’ve all been down this road many times before. You guys know where I stand and that hasn’t changed.”

Lincoln Riley would be a slam dunk hire for LSU. But it looks like there’s a slim chance that he’s willing to leave Oklahoma at this time.

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