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Oklahoma OC Lincoln Riley grew up a Texas Longhorns fan

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Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley is pictured during an Oklahoma NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) 08192015xPUB 08182015xPUB

It’s well known that Oklahoma OC Lincoln Riley got his start at Texas Tech as a player and then a coach. But Riley actually grew up not liking the Red Raiders, despite his hometown’s close proximity to Lubbock.

That’s right -- Lincoln Riley grew up a Texas fan.

Dressed in OU gear, Riley told reporters about his roots after practice Monday. His parents went to UT and he, by association, was a Longhorn.