USC Names Hall-of-Fame Coach Gary Patterson as Defensive Coordinator
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USC announced on Jan. 23 that Gary Patterson, a Hall-of-Fame defensive mind and former 21-year TCU head coach, will serve as USC’s defensive coordinator under Lincoln Riley. Patterson turned TCU into a defensive powerhouse with multiple conference titles and national coach-of-the-year honors, and has recent Big 12 advisory experience with Baylor and Texas. His hire is contingent on a background check and is expected to elevate USC’s defense immediately.
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