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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 6
Penn State's D'Anton Lynn Makes Surprising Lincoln Riley Admission
Coach Lincoln Riley admits he's never visited State College, Pennsylvania, before. But he and the No. 19 USC Trojans are awfully familiar with one member of the Penn State Nittany Lions coaching staff.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 29
Trojans HC Lincoln Riley makes telling admission about new USC DC Gary Patterson
The No. 14-ranked USC Trojans opened the 2026 season with a commanding three-quarter defensive performance. Head coach Lincoln Riley believes new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson has already established the standard behind it.
How D'Anton Lynn Already Has Reshaped and Revived Penn State's Defense
Though D'Anton Lynn played cornerback at Penn State, Terry Smith never coached him on the field, as their paths didn't overlap. But now that they're working together, Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, sees why Matt Campbell made Lynn a priority hire last winter.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Projecting the Depth Chart of a Very New Penn State Defense
If you expect Penn State's offense to look different next season, you'll barely recognize the defense. It will be new even to head coach Matt Campbell, who hired D'Anton Lynn from USC to remake not only what Penn State ran last year but also what Iowa State ran over the past 10.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Expectations for Penn State Football in 2026 Might Be Tempering
Matt Campbell has said that he embraces the high expectations of being the Penn State football coach. And initially, his hiring lifted those expectations.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 3
5 Things to Know About Ikaika Malloe, Penn State's New Defensive Line Coach
D'Anton Lynn, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, is bringing a familar coach with him to State College. Ikaika Malloe, who replaced Lynn as UCLA's defensive coordinator in 2024, is joining Penn State's staff as defensive line coach and run-game coordinator.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 2
Penn State Makes Major Hire Official, Bids Farewell to OC Andy Kotelnicki
Opening day of the 2026 transfer portal brought a deluge of decisions, with more than 30 Penn State football player in the portal as of 3 p.m. Friday. However, Penn State also has some coaching moves left to make.
College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 30
USC Star Jahkeem Stewart Hints At Trojans' Next Defensive Coordinator
With the news of USC Trojans defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn leaving to take the same role with the Penn State Nittany Lions, USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart shared some of his thoughts onto social media.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 29
Reports: Penn State hiring USC DC D'Anton Lynn
Penn State is finalizing a deal with Southern California defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn for the same position, multiple outlets reported Monday. Lynn, 36, played cornerback for the Nittany Lions from 2008-11 and is joining new head coach Matt Campbell's staff after two seasons with the Trojans.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 29
Important domino falls that will likely impact new Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' coaching staff at Tennessee
A domino fell on Monday that will likely impact what the Tennessee Vols' defensive coaching staff will look like under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 29
Historic College Football Program Receives Bad News Ahead of Bowl Game
The USC Trojans have enjoyed a bounce-back season in 2025. They finished the regular season with a 9-3 record, with a bowl game remaining, after going 7-6 last year and 8-5 the year before.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 29
Where Penn State Stands at Defensive Coordinator, Portal Pursuit
Penn State officially turned toward 2026 on Saturday, after the Nittany Lions defeated Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl. Head coach Matt Campbell, who didn't make it to New York for the game, is racing to the Jan.
College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 28
USC's D'Anton Lynn Speaks Candidly On Penn State Rumors Ahead of Alamo Bowl
Ahead of the No. 16 USC Trojans' Alamo Bowl matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs, defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn has become the center of recent rumors about joining coach Matt Campbell's Penn State Nittany Lions coaching staff.
College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 20
Lincoln Riley Addresses Penn State's Pursuit of D'Anton Lynn
USC Trojans defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn is being targeted by his alma mater, the Penn State Nittany Lions, for a second consecutive offseason. Lynn is reportedly the focus of Penn State's search under newly hired coach Matt Campbell, but the Trojans defensive coordinator was spotted at USC's practice on Friday.
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