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USC paid Lincoln Riley more than $11.5 million in 2023; his base pay ranked No. 4 in nation

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USC paid more than $11.5 million in reportable compensation in 2023 , according to the school’s latest federal tax returns.

Riley 's $10.2 million in base compensation ranked No. 4 nationally in the reportable pay list.

The school also paid former coach Clay Helton $4.25 million , despite having fired him in 2021 .