In the current age of college athletics, the compensation for coaches, especially at the Division 1 level, has started to become a major topic of discussion.  Across the country, several coaches have started to make a significant amount of money, and USC Trojans’ coach Lincoln Riley is no different.  Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lincoln Riley’s USC Contract Heading into 2026, there is no publicly known figure for Riley’s salary, but according to On3, Riley is projected to make $11.5 million before bonuses next season. With this projection of Riley’s salary, he is tied for sixth in the country with Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, which is an interesting place to be for Riley.…