Looks like talks with Gary Patterson are ramping up a bit.

We will see if this ultimately ends up being the hire and how much of the staff is affected, if any.

https://x.com/on3/status/2012944861746393503?s=46

More on the importance of this re-signing here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzoRnzwnKBw

This has now been officially announced.

https://x.com/uscfb/status/2012547681701576961?s=46

Interesting. After re-signing with USC a few weeks ago, LB AJ Tuitele has now decided to enter the transfer portal before it closes in a few hours.

Will see if this was his choice, or USC deciding to go after another LB.

https://x.com/transferportal/status/2012347098222764302?s=46

More here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZMrf6hfcXs

Here is a complete USC Trojans Transfer Portal Roundup!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfoniRAMPCk

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, this hire is now “likely.”

More here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkUSBIuYuOU

More on the recent signing here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTNUSWlitp0

USC signs its last transfer portal addition in Wisconsin TE Tucker Ashcraft

https://x.com/ryandyrudlafb/status/2011658781134909666?s=46

More on the decision here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEYr7kBfTkQ

Husan Longstreet lands with the LSU Tigers.

https://x.com/RyanDyrudLAFB/status/2011487857127403538?s=20

Latest DC Update and Intel below.

New names to watch for:

• Eric Henderson (USC DL/Co-DC)
• Gary Patterson (Former TCU HC)
• Corey Batoon (Missouri DC)
• Wink Martindale (Former Michigan DC)
• Others in the video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY4Mci8aYnk

I agree. Seems like that is definitely a priority, and I personally agree with the approach.