Lincoln Riley makes it a point to say he won't be LSU's next coach. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Lincoln Riley shuts down LSU rumors after Sooners lose

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/28/21

Just because his team lost to rival Oklahoma State in the Bedlam rivalry game does not mean Lincoln Riley is about to ditch his team.

Riley shut down rumors about him possibly taking the LSU job once and for all following his Oklahoma Sooners’ 37-33 loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.

“I’m not going to be the next coach at LSU,” Riley said.

#Sooners coach Lincoln Riley: “Let me stop you right there. I’m not going to be the next coach at LSU. Next question.”

— Jason Kersey (@jasonkersey) November 28, 2021

LSU is firing Ed Orgeron and seeking a replacement. One report said that the Tigers made a massive offer to Riley.

Riley is already at a school where he can recruit and win. Oklahoma pays him well and has a supportive fan base and administration. Plus the Sooners are already heading to the SEC anyway. Leaving wouldn’t make a lot of sense, and it seems like he has decided that is the case.

Riley’s Sooners are now 10-2 and have lost twice since their 9-0 start. Oklahoma has gone 55-10 in five seasons under Riley, who took over for Bob Stoops after the 2016 season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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