Rob Ryan leaves for USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been named Southern California's assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. USC head coach Lincoln Riley announced the addition to his staff Saturday. Ryan replaces Matt Entz, who became Fresno State's head coach last month.

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.

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USC coach Lincoln Riley filled the final hole on his coaching staff, naming longtime NFL defensive coordinator Rob Ryan the Trojans' linebackers coach.