Watch: Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell emphatically denies having interest in USC

Right now, it appears as if Luke Fickell is content to stay at Cincinnati rather than heading out west to lead the USC Trojans.

As the USC Trojans search for a new head coach following the firing of Clay Helton, Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell has found his name as one that is being thrown around quite a bit in connection with the gig. However, it appears as if he isn’t all that interested in moving out to the west coast. Right now it looks like he’s happy to stay right where he is with Cincinnati.

When asked to address the elephant in the room, Fickell, in part, denied knowing anything about the opening or his name being affiliated with the gig.

“I know nothing nor does it make me have any interest, so it’s not a big deal,” Fickell explained.

But while he may not be familiar with anything regarding the USC opening, he does view the interest into him as a compliment.

USC football: Luke Fickell denies being interested in being the Trojans head coach

“This is the greatest thing that can happen for us,” Fickell added. “Because it is a reflection of what these guys have done on the football field.”

Fickell was also quick to point out that he doesn’t believe this is about anything he’s done. Rather, according to him, this is all about what his team has accomplished. So any calls he receives indicate that his players are doing well.

“I hope there’s a lot of those calls and things like that at the end of the year. Because at the end of the year, when you’re playing really good ball, those things are going to happen,” Fickell elaborated.

He’s not wrong. If his teams continue to succeed and make it to events such as the Sugar Bowl, then he’ll continue to be approached about more prestigious gigs.

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