We are back with more editions of The Riley Files as the offseason of college football kicks into high gear (or low gear, depending on your viewpoint).
When we talked to Oklahoma insider Kegan Reneau one year ago, it was fascinating to see which coaches challenged Riley when he was at Oklahoma. Therefore, it was worth exploring the question: Which coaches would be compelling and recommended hires at elite Big Ten programs, at least if measured by the need to beat Lincoln Riley and USC?
The follow-up question: Which coaches would Lincoln Riley love to face in the Big Ten, coaches Riley would have no fear of whatsoever?
When you consider what was said in these conversations from 2022, it is notable how some coaches’ reputations have remained intact or grown in the ensuing 12 months, while others’ reputations have taken a hit and need to be built back this coming season: