Hilarious SNL Spoof Of Lincoln Riley’s Introductory Press Conference At USC Takes Over The Internet

Everyone was expecting USC to roll out the red carpet when introducing Lincoln Riley as their next head coach.

But instead, the school set up an awkward game show looking podium for Riley. And had some weird antics with their band and elderly boosters, as well.

The whole scene made for a pretty cringe-worthy moment as Lincoln Riley was walking up onto the stage.

You mean to tell me that Riley left OU for this? 😳 pic.twitter.com/PsMRmNCsnc

— William Ramos (@TheWilliamRamos) December 7, 2021

In a hilarious and perfect spoof, sports producer Jason Gallagher used SNL’s “What’s Up With That” skit mixed in with the images from the Lincoln Riley press conference.

I don't follow college football closely but I just saw this Lincoln Riley press conference and couldn't help myself. pic.twitter.com/4KomdVrbZY

— Jason Gallagher (@jga41agher) December 7, 2021

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Social media nearly exploded after the spoof of Lincoln Riley’s presser hit the net.

This is like a bad SNL skit minus Will Ferrell and any other comedic talent. I almost feel bad for the cruel and unusual hell that Lincoln Riley is living through here. That is truly cringe. #Cringe #Unusual #Hell #USCFootball pic.twitter.com/x27b9leMsv

— Jeremy Brown (@JBrownMaven) December 7, 2021

Live look at the @LincolnRiley introductory press conference… pic.twitter.com/rlCENA8Sl5

— Brian Marasigan (@BMarsBars) December 7, 2021

Lincoln Riley intro press conference…🤣😂🤣 https://t.co/8PRxWtGt3T

— Robert Boehme (@lillybear08) December 7, 2021

An even better version of the Lincoln Riley press conference!! https://t.co/p1FJbadVz6

— Melinda Olbert (@melindaolbert) December 7, 2021

This is 100% an SNL skit right? No way this is an actual Lincoln Riley press conference https://t.co/RgBLTYlnTH

— A-A-Ron (@Areagan_22) December 7, 2021

It was honestly a little hard to tell when the SNL part of the spoof video stopped and the Lincoln Riley part began.

Somehow, USC found a way to make a great day for the program an incredibly awkward viral moment. But nevertheless, I’m sure it won’t take away from the excitement Trojans fans have that they were actually able to land a top football coach for their vacancy.

Lincoln Riley’s first appearance as USC head coach might’ve been a hilarious swing-and-a-miss. But luckily, there’s no where to go but up from whatever that introduction was.

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