Before WKU: Riffe came to WKU from Eastern Kentucky, where he appeared in 11 games in his lone season with the Colonels. He spent the two seasons prior at Pitt, where he did not see any game action. He joined the Panthers during training camp in 2023 as a walk-on.
HS/Misc.: Riffe prepped at West Orange High School in Florida, where he was a three-year letter winner on the offensive line. He helped the Warriors to three district championships, and he was credited with 17 pancake blocks as a senior. He also lettered in volleyball and track and field.