Oklahoma Players React on Twitter to Lincoln Riley Leaving for USC

Lincoln Riley’s decision to leave Oklahoma to become the head coach of the USC Trojans has come as a blindside blow to many in the college football world.

Unfortunately for many Sooners players, it was also a shocking reveal to them as well.

As the news has continued to percolate out across social media, many Oklahoma players have chimed in with reaction to the stunning news.

Phenom quarterback Caleb Williams had this somewhat mysterious sentiment to offer:

I appreciate all the concerns about the situation but I am also happy for Coach Riley, mama Riley, Sloan and Stella for that huge opportunity ahead. That’s all I plan to say right now! #boomer
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) November 28, 2021

Defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey also was gracious on Riley’s exit, thanking him for his time with him.

Got nothing but love for @LincolnRiley wouldn’t be in this position without him! LIVING LEGEND 🐐
— Perrion Winfrey (@PerrionGSD) November 28, 2021

Tight end/h-back Jeremiah Hall showed his appreciation for Riley as well.

Just wanted to say thank you to @LincolnRiley for everything. Everyone has an opinion on the matter, but I wouldn’t be the player, man, or person without him. Appreciate you, Linc pic.twitter.com/PRfwIOK8De
— Jeremiah Hall (@Jeremiah_hall27) November 29, 2021

The same from linebacker DaShaun White.

Thank you @LincolnRiley
— DaShaun White (@Demoeto) November 28, 2021

More thanks yous com from cornerbacks Woodi Washington and Latrell McCutchin.

Appreciate you @LincolnRiley
— Woodi Washington™️ C❌C (@WashingtonWoodi) November 28, 2021

Thank you for everything❤️ @LincolnRiley
— Latrell McCutchin🦹🏾‍♂️ (@bil_trell) November 28, 2021

Other players expressed clear surprise at the news, like tight end/h-back Brayden Willis.

Well dam
— Brayden Willis (@Bwillis_11) November 28, 2021

Defensive back Jeremiah Criddell as well:

Sick to my stomach
— Jeremiah Criddell (@CoachJayCrid) November 28, 2021

Fellow defensive back Justin Broiles made sure to remind fans the season was not over, and that they still have a bowl game to win.

🤷🏾‍♂️…Still got a game that needs to be won!
— Justin Broiles (@JustinbroilesJ) November 28, 2021

A similar sentiment was offered by cornerback D.J. Graham:

let’s go win this next game.
— Davon Graham II (@djgraham_) November 28, 2021

More reactions will surely continue to trickle out in the coming days and weeks as the shocking development unfolds.