USC Hires Gary Patterson as Defensive Coordinator to Revamp Struggling Unit
USC football has hired former TCU head coach Gary Patterson as defensive coordinator, aiming to fix a historically inconsistent defense under Lincoln Riley.
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USC Hires Mike Ekeler to Boost Special Teams Ahead of 2026 Season
USC has added Mike Ekeler as its new special teams coordinator as Lincoln Riley looks to rebound from a disappointing Alamo Bowl finish.
USC Lands 2027 WR Eli Woodard, Continuing Tradition of Pass-Catcher Development
USC football has secured a commitment from three-star wide receiver Eli Woodard, adding to the program’s history of developing talented pass-catchers under Lincoln Riley.
USC Lands 4-Star DL Alifeleti Tuihalamaka in Major 2027 Recruiting Win
USC strengthened its 2027 recruiting class with a key in-state commitment from four-star defensive lineman Alifeleti Tuihalamaka, reinforcing its long-term defensive rebuild.
USC Lands Wide Receiver Flip Amid Roster Changes as Riley Rebuilds
Despite questions about staff stability, USC football secures a key recruiting win with four-star wideout Kayden Dixon-Wyatt flipping from Ohio State, even as running back Bryan Jackson enters the transfer portal.
USC Loses Key Injuries Ahead of UCLA Rivalry Showdown
USC will be without key contributors Waymond Jordan and Bishop Fitzgerald for the final regular season game against UCLA, further complicating the Trojans’ preparations.