The amount of unhappiness displayed by Oklahoma fans when Lincoln Riley departed the program to become USC’s football coach after the 2021 season is well-documented.
Riley, who is now in his second campaign with the Trojans, registered his third win of the 2023 season when USC dismantled Stanford, 56–10, on Saturday. While Riley’s main focus is elevating the Pac-12 program these days, he never forgets about his tenure in Norman, Okla.
However, right after his Oklahoma exit, Riley revealed that his family received threats and suspicious packages from multiple angry Sooner fans. In an interview released on Wednesday with Graham Bensinger, Riley said his top priority was to ensure his “family’s safety” during the difficult time.
