Summary
USC is reportedly close to hiring Gary Patterson as their new defensive coordinator after the departure of D'Anton Lynn. Patterson previously coached at TCU and has a long history of success in college football.
Key Facts
- USC is looking for a new defensive coordinator after D'Anton Lynn left for Penn State.
- Reports suggest that USC is in talks with Gary Patterson for the position.
- Patterson was the head coach at TCU from 2000 to 2021, achieving a 181-79 record.
- He won six conference championships and had 11 seasons with at least 10 wins at TCU.
- Patterson worked as a consultant for Baylor in 2024.
- Patterson was recently named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
- If hired, he will be the third defensive coordinator under USC's head coach, Lincoln Riley.
