Second-year Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley is quickly approaching a pivotal point in his career. Sooner than later, he's going to be a head coach.
Riley, just 32 years old, is one of the fastest-rising assistants in college football today. In his first year with the Sooners, Riley orchestrated an offense that scored 43.5 points per game, ranking fourth nationally. Quarterback Baker Mayfield just missed the Heisman finalist cut and the Sooners made a College Football Playoff appearance.
For his efforts, Riley won the Broyles Award, given to the top assistant coach in the country, as well as Football Scoop's Offensive Coordinator of the Year.