In 2023, USC's football coach Lincoln Riley earned over $11.5 million, maintaining a high ranking among college football's highest-paid coaches. His base salary of $10.2 million placed him fourth nationally. Compared to the nearly $20 million payout in the previous year, USC's spending on coaching seems restrained. Additionally, athletic director Jennifer Cohen received over $3 million in compensation, which included a reported $1 million buyout from her former position at the University of Washington. USC continues to invest in strong leadership with notable payouts for coaches and administrators alike.
USC's football coach Lincoln Riley was paid over $11.5 million in 2023, despite the team's performance, reflecting the continued investment in top-tier coaching talent.
While Lincoln Riley's compensation shows the investment USC makes in football, the university also navigated significant costs with new athletic director Jennifer Cohen's contract buyout.
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