Lincoln Riley

If you guys are into American football, then you heard the name, Lincoln Riley. Born on September 5, 1983, as Lincoln Michael Riley, he gained fame in the sports world as an impressive football coach. He used to play for the Texas Tech, Texas Tech University team. Now, he serves as the head coach at the University of Oklahoma and doing great at what he does. Let’s learn more about his personal and professional life.

Lincoln Riley’s Net Worth: Income and Salary

Speaking of Lincoln Riley’s net worth, it’s estimated that his 2020 net worth would be around $3 million after his contract extension.

As an excellent head coach, Riley generates millions of dollars annually. Back in the 2017 season; he received $3.1 million. Subsequently, he bagged a yearly salary of $4.8 million in 2018. Similarly, his paycheck increased in 2019, where he earned $6 million. Further, in the 2020 season, he’s expected to be paid $6.15 million.

Riley Succeeded Bob Stoops as the Head Coach of the Oklahoma Sooners

Lincoln Riley played quarterback at Texas Tech University as a walk-on in 2002. He had a great time playing there. After a year, he became a student assistant to Mike Leach. Gradually when Leach departed from Texas Tech, Lincoln went on to serve five seasons as offensive coordinator at East Carolina University under Ruffin McNeill.

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After honing his skills, Lincoln began to serve as offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners on January 12, 2015. Subsequently, when Bob Stoops, former Oklahoma Sooners head coach and the man who hired Lincoln, retired, Lincoln was named the successor. Since Lincoln took over Oklahoma Sooners, it has seen some great days.

Lincoln Riley’s Wife, Caitlin Buckley

The Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley is a married man. He tied the knot with his girlfriend turned wife, Caitlin Buckley, on July 14, 2007.

The Riley-Buckley duo secretly dated for five years. Then when they felt right, the lovely pair revealed about their relationship with the world. Since 2007, they are rejoicing their life together as a married couple.

With a happily married life, Riley and his supportive spouse are also blessed with two daughters. You read it right; they are parents to two beautiful angels, Sloan and  Riley, who frequently make their appearance on Riley’s Instagram posts.

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Despite Riley’s busy schedule training budding athlete, he managed to expand his family, and together with his wife, he raises them. Further, he also got two pets, Boomer and Sooner, in his house.

Early Life of Lincoln Riley

The 37-years-old Lincoln Riley was raised by his father, Mike Riley, and mother, Marilyn Riley. He has a younger brother in his family named Garett Riley. The young Riley currently serves as offensive coordinator at Southern Methodist University.

Talking about Lincoln’s education, he graduated from Texas Tech. He acquired a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science in 2006. Besides gaining his academic certificate, he also found a special connection with his current wife at Texas Tech. Indeed, he met his soulmate, Buckley, on the same university.

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