USC football adds 3 more to its coaching staff

Lincoln Riley makes coaching moves official in finalizing USC staff

USC football coach Lincoln Riley on Tuesday announced the hiring of Mike Ekeler as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach; Paul Gonzales as safeties coach and defensive pass game coordinator; and Skyler Jones as defensive tackles coach.

USC football adds 3 more to its coaching staff

The USC football team made three coaching hires official Tuesday afternoon, elevating one current staff member and bringing in two new coaches. Mike Ekeler was hired as the special teams coordinator/linebackers coach, Paul Gonzales was hired to coach the safeties and Skyler Jones was elevated to defensive tackles coach. Ekeler is returning to USC after previously serving as the Trojans’ linebackers coach in 2013. “Mike’s special teams and lineba…

Former Tennessee Assistant Coach Finds New Home at Southern Cal

Former Tennessee assistant coach Mike Ekeler has found a new home. According to a post from Southern Cal Football on Tuesday, Ekeler has landed with the USC Trojans. Ekeler will serve as the team’s special teams coordinator and linebackers coach. Ekeler has had a long career of assistant coaching positions in college football, including a […] The post Former Tennessee Assistant Coach Finds New Home at Southern Cal appeared first on Rocky Top Ins…

USC Trojans Finalize Defensive Staff With Key Hires: Ekeler, Gonzales, And Jones Locked In

In a major step toward solidifying their defensive identity for the 2026 season and beyond, the USC Trojans have officially announced three significant