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Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley downplays speculation of his interest in LSU job

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley downplayed speculation Tuesday about whether he had interest in LSU's coaching position, saying his feelings about the Oklahoma job haven't changed.

Riley is 54-9 at Oklahoma, which promoted him to replace longtime coach Bob Stoops after the 2016 season. His name has been connected to NFL coaching vacancies, and he had been mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed LSU's Ed Orgeron, who is out after the season.

Asked if he or his representatives had been in touch with LSU, Riley said, "I coach at the University of Oklahoma.