USC HC Lincoln Riley defends DC Gary Patterson amid defensive struggles
USC's Lincoln Riley re-affirms his support for defensive coordinator Gary Patterson despite the team's defensive struggles.
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Lincoln Riley on DC Gary Patterson at USC: 'I can't wait to be on the same sideline'
Lincoln Riley knew his defense needed a boost this offseason, so he went out and got former TCU head coach Gary Patterson. He’s raved about Patterson all offseason long and the newly minted College ...
USC’s Lincoln Riley not giving up on Hall of Famer who has been colossal bust
USC football fans may be losing patience with Gary Patterson and a defense that has been abysmal in recent weeks. Patterson’s ...
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Trojans HC Lincoln Riley makes telling admission about new USC DC Gary Patterson
The No. 14-ranked USC Trojans opened the 2026 season with a commanding three-quarter defensive performance. Head coach Lincoln Riley believes new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson has already ...
Lincoln Riley’s Gary Patterson Comments Offer a Glimpse Inside USC’s Struggles
Coach Lincoln Riley isn't downplaying the defensive struggles for the No. 18 USC Trojans. USC has surrendered 30, 35 and now, ...
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USC DC Gary Patterson moving from sideline to coaches' booth
USC football is making its first big change for its embattled defense: moving Gary Patterson. The Trojan defensive ...
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Lincoln Riley begins fifth USC season in sync with Gary Patterson, university
It's Year 5 of Lincoln Riley's USC tenure, but it's Year 1 of the head ball coach's pairing with new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson. For those keeping score and counting interims, Patterson is ...
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USC football preview: New defense up for the challenge
When Gary Patterson was hired as USC’s defensive coordinator in January, he was handed the keys to a defense that needed a complete overhaul. He hit the gas once he arrived on campus, and didn’t let ...