iStockphoto / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesLincoln Riley went viral for a slab of overcooked brisket in the spring of 2021. He insists the meat wasn’t dry. It went viral for all the wrong reasons. Lincoln Riley defends his viral brisket pic.twitter.com/Ku3S6ZtbXu — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 29, 2026Lincoln Riley explained that he soaked the brisket in a Worcestershire bath before throwing it on the smoker. While he doubled down on the dry meat in an attempt to clear his name, we might not expect to see many more brisket photos in the future.