Lincoln Riley is determined to improve his team’s defense in 2025. One month after USC ended 2024 with a 7-6 record, Riley hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant coach Rob Ryan to his football staff.
Lincoln Riley's latest addition to USC's defensive staff has raised eyebrows, but Rob Ryan's hiring as linebackers coach and assistant head coach could be just what the Trojans need heading into 2025.
On Saturday, head coach Lincoln Riley completed another big move by hiring two-time Super Bowl champion Rob Ryan to the coaching staff. His official title, per USC's announcement, is assistant head coach for defense, linebackers coach.
Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is now coaching college football with the USC Trojans:
The Dallas Cowboys have announced they will not bring back coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy’s deal ended after the 2024 season, and the two sides did not work out