Lincoln Riley is changing. Those within the USC football program believes the Trojans are better for it. So, too, does Riley.

LOS ANGELES — Gary Patterson had one box in mind that he had to check after leaving the TCU football program. “You had to be three years out to qualify for the College Hall of Fame,” Patterson told ...

When Gary Patterson resigned as coach of Texas Christian in October 2021, midway through his 21st season with the Horned Frogs, the now-65-year old coach decided to take a step back and reevaluate ...

Gary Patterson had talked about this possibility with Lincoln Riley a few years ago. What might a team look like pairing Riley’s rocket-fueled offense with Patterson’s rugged defense? USC will find ...

The USC Trojans have found their new defensive coordinator, hiring former TCU coach Gary Patterson to lead the team’s defense entering a pivotal 2026 season. After the departure of former defensive ...

Communication is key on defense. When players are on the same page and they’re talking leading up the snap, everyone plays at full speed and there are opportunities to be had. It almost has to be ...

USC hired former longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson to replace defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, who took the same position at his alma mater, Penn State. Patterson runs the same 4-2-5 defense and ...