Just two days after USC secured a contract extension with D'Anton Lynn as the program's defensive coordinator, head coach Lincoln Riley has bolstered his staff further by adding another assistant with NFL experience, joining former Rams and Chargers defensive line coach Eric Henderson.

Lincoln Riley is determined to improve his team’s defense in 2025. One month after USC ended 2024 with a 7-6 record, Riley hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant coach Rob Ryan to his football staff.

Most recently, Ryan worked for the Las Vegas Raiders as a senior defensive assistant for three seasons. In a press release distributed by USC, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley spoke to Ryan's extensive ...

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is now coaching college football with the USC Trojans:

When the Chicago Bears introduced Ben Johnson on Wednesday, they put in place a coach they believe can help quarterback Caleb Williams grow into his NFL potential for years to come.

Football fans are stunned after learning that the USC Trojans hired Rob Ryan for an assistant coaching position.

The USC Trojans have hired veteran NFL coach Rob Ryan as the team’s assistant head coach for defense/linebackers, head coach Lincoln Riley announced Saturday. Ryan, the twin brother of former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan,

Rob Ryan has left the NFL to join Southern California as its assistant head coach for defense and linebackers, the school announced on Saturday. Ryan, 62, spent 24 of his

Raiders assistant coach Rob Ryan is leaving to become the assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach at USC. The 62-year-old Ryan has been a coach for 34 years, including 24 in the NFL. He has been a defensive assistant with the Raiders since 2022.

Lincoln Riley's latest addition to USC's defensive staff has raised eyebrows, but Rob Ryan's hiring as linebackers coach and assistant head coach could be just what the Trojans need heading into 2025.

Raiders defensive assistant Rob Ryan joins Lincoln Riley's staff as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach of USC football