Lincoln Riley praises Gary Patterson at Big Ten Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
At the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on July 29, 2026, USC head coach Lincoln Riley praised new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson. Riley highlighted Patterson’s unique coaching style and ability to adapt, having faced him during Riley's tenure at Oklahoma. After a four-year hiatus from coaching, Patterson is set to begin his first season at USC, aiming to enhance the Trojans' defensive unit. Riley noted Patterson's extensive experience as a former head coach and expressed excitement for their collaboration ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lincoln Riley spoke at Big Ten Media Days on July 29, 2026.
- •Riley praised Gary Patterson's coaching adaptability.
- •Patterson starts his first season at USC after four years away.
- •Riley emphasized Patterson's experience as a former head coach.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Riley shares high praise for Gary Patterson at media days
"At his Big Ten Media Days press conference Tuesday, Riley spoke about USC's new defensive coordinator, and he had nothing but positive things to say
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