USC names Hall of Famer Gary Patterson as new DC

Southern California has tabbed a Hall of Famer to run its defense by announcing Friday that former TCU coach Gary Patterson is the school's new defensive coordinator.

Earlier this month, Patterson was announced as part of the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class. That honor comes after he went 181-79 in 21 seasons (2001-21) with the Horned Frogs, including a 13-0 campaign and No. 2 finish to the 2010 season when Andy Dalton was the school's quarterback.

"As a Hall of Fame coach...