Not that this is a surprise, but the deal is done and Gary Patterson will be the next defensive coordinator at USC.

https://x.com/ryandyrudlafb/status/2014750341754192102?s=46

No surprise, waiting for the team official announcement, but Gary Patterson will be the DC at USC ✌️ https://t.co/Rr3KTNNzCD

— Ryan Dyrud (@RyanDyrudLAFB) January 23, 2026