UCLA's rivalry matchup with USC will hold just a little bit more meaning than it already does when the Bruins welcome back their former defensive coordinator, D'Anton Lynn.
UCLA Bruins star defensive lineman Laiatu Latu is gearing up for a most improbable pro career. Latu incurred a major neck injury during his the preseason ahead of his sophomore year with the Washington Huskies, and was officially, medically retired by team doctors from playing football again.
As we approach the offseason, the UCLA Bruins will need to retool their team as they enter the Big 10 conference in 2024, and it will start with adding a new defensive coordinator. The Bruins lost their defensive coordinator, D'Anton Lynn, after one year.
D'Anton Lynn, a three-time All-Big Ten cornerback, was considered a long-term candidate to return to the Penn State football program someday. But if the Lions hope to hire their high-profile alumnus, they'll have to go through new Big Ten rival USC.