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D’Anton Lynn Leaving USC to Become Penn State’s Defensive Coordinator

The move returns the former Nittany Lion defensive back to spearhead Matt Campbell’s defensive rebuild.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn of the USC Trojans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn of the USC Trojans reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Overview

  • CBS Sports and other outlets report Lynn has informed USC he will take the Penn State job and will join after coaching the Trojans in the Alamo Bowl.
  • Lynn is set to replace Jim Knowles, who departed after one season to become Tennessee’s defensive coordinator.
  • Penn State targeted Lynn earlier this year and turned back to him as Jon Heacock retired and Campbell finalized his first staff.
  • Lynn rapidly improved defenses at UCLA and USC and brings nine seasons of NFL assistant experience to Happy Valley.
  • USC now begins another search for a defensive coordinator, its third in four years, with reports noting Lynn was among the highest-paid assistants at over $2 million annually.