Who will have a better Year 1: Lincoln Riley or Brent Venables?

By RJ Young
FOX Sports College Football Writer

Two of the most heralded hires of the 2022 head-coaching cycle were USC coach Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. Both are expected to compete for conference titles and possibly lead their respective programs to national titles. 

But which one will have the better first year?

Let’s look at all the main factors.

How will Lincoln Riley fare in Year 1?

While there is a considerable…