Most underlooked moves Lincoln Riley made on USC football coaching staff

July 1, 2026

By Kendell Hollowell, USC Trojans on SI: USC made major headlines this offseason with the hiring of former longtime TCU head coach Gary Patterson to replace D’Anton Lynn as their defensive coordinator. Patterson brought along with him longtime assistant Paul Gonzales to be the safeties coach and one of his former All-American safeties, Sam Carter, to be the nickels coach.

Trojans coach Lincoln Riley also made a big move when he hired linebackers coach/special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. But here are two underrated moves that USC made on its coaching staff.

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Most Underlooked Moves Lincoln Riley Made on USC Trojans Coaching Staff

USC made major headlines this offseason with the hiring of former longtime TCU head coach Gary Patterson to replace D’Anton Lynn as their defensive coordinator.

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