LOS ANGELES — After a dismal end to the season for USC's defense cast some doubt on his coordinator's future, coach Lincoln Riley has elected to stay the course with Alex Grinch. The final month of USC's season had offered little reason for optimism about the direction of its defense. USC allowed nearly 2,000 yards over its final four games, unraveling at the most inopportune point of its season. In the lead-up to that defeat, Grinch was asked how much he believed USC's defense had accomplished in his first season as coordinator. By retaining Grinch, Riley is betting on that leap to championship level taking place next season.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 11, 2023 01:49 UTC