USC hires ex-FCS champion head coach to join Lincoln Riley’s staff

Entz, 51, had spent the last five seasons at North Dakota State and enjoyed significant success. He went a blistering 60-10 (.857) overall and led them to two FCS championships (including with Trey Lance at the controls in 2019). 

Now Entz makes a big move to a major program and just in time for USC’s move to the Big Ten next year to boot.

The Trojans were a sizable disappointment this year, tabbed as a potential CFP contender before the season only to finish 7-5 and have to settle for a Holiday Bowl berth. 

While USC will most likely have to rebound next season without superstar QB Caleb Williams, Entz now joins a formidable coaching staff that also recently added a prominent figure from a rival school.