USC Hires NFL Veteran Rob Ryan as Defensive Assistant

Rob Ryan joins USC as assistant head coach for defense and linebackers, bringing over 20 years of NFL experience to bolster the Trojans' coaching staff.

• Rob Ryan, a 35-year coaching veteran with 24 years in the NFL, has been named USC's assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach.
• Ryan replaces Matt Entz, who left to become Fresno State's head coach, and returns to college coaching for the first time since 1999.
• Head coach Lincoln Riley highlighted Ryan's extensive NFL experience and history of developing elite defensive talent as key assets for the program.
• Ryan previously worked with USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn during stints with the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, adding cohesion to the defensive staff.
• The hire follows USC's recent contract extension with Lynn and positions the Trojans with a highly experienced defensive coaching team ahead of the 2025 season.

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