D'Anton Lynn Hired as USC's New Defensive Coordinator
Former UCLA Defensive Coordinator to Revamp USC's Struggling Defense
- USC has hired D'Anton Lynn, former UCLA defensive coordinator, as their new defensive coordinator.
- Lynn led UCLA's defense to become the best in the Pac-12 and one of the top 20 in the nation in his first season.
- USC's previous defensive coordinator, Alex Grinch, was fired after the team allowed an average of 34.5 points per game this season.
- Lynn's hiring is expected to lead to a revamping of USC's defensive staff as the team prepares to move to the Big Ten next season.
- Lynn's deal with USC is expected to make him one of the highest-paid defensive coordinators in college football.