Is Lincoln Riley serious about defense at USC? He continues to repent of his sins and show that he has gotten the message from Trojan fans and the rest of the college football community. Riley has heard all the criticisms. He felt the sting of the 7-5 regular season in 2023. His USC team looked renewed and reborn in the 2023 Holiday Bowl against Louisville, but he knew he had to continue building a strong defensive staff if this team was to change in a big way and reach its potential in 2024, the first year for USC in the Big Ten Conference.
Riley heard you. Riley got the message. He has hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson as co-defensive coordinator, as reported by Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.
What do you need to know about Henderson and this hire? Let’s take a quick look: