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USC coach Lincoln Riley addresses rumors surrounding D’Anton Lynn

Lincoln Riley assures USC has contingency plans amid coaching rumors involving D'Anton Lynn, emphasizing preparation for the Alamo Bowl and staff continuity.

  • On Friday, Lincoln Riley addressed rumors about D'Anton Lynn, saying he had no update and confirmed contingency plans for players, coaches, and staff.
  • With Matt Campbell assembling his Penn State staff, Lynn has emerged as a candidate for defensive coordinator, reviving interest shown last year before his USC extension.
  • After Wednesday and Thursday cancellations of USC media availability, D'Anton Lynn was seen walking out of Friday practice, drawing attention as Riley declined updates.
  • Losing Lynn could prompt staff departures, forcing Riley to retain key coaches and consider promoting Eric Henderson to maintain continuity.
  • The Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 places a premium on continuity as USC re-signed defensive players including Braylan Shelby and Jayden Maiava, ensuring roster stability against TCU in San Antonio.
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USC coach Lincoln Riley addresses rumors surrounding D’Anton Lynn

LOS ANGELES — USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has once again found himself in the college football news cycle after speculation that he would return to UCLA earlier this season. Penn State is rumored to be targeting Lynn as its new defensive coordinator as new head coach Matt Campbell builds his staff, according to reports. “We’ve seen it. We understand it,” USC head coach Lincoln Riley said Friday. “We’ll see how it plays out. We’re obvi…

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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