The first of many expected staff changes for USC in the wake of the 2019 campaign has arrived.
Linebackers coach Joe DeForest is no longer with the Trojans. On Saturday afternoon he was announced as the new defensive backs coach for the NC State Wolfpack.
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USC hasn’t announced any other staff changes with the season finale over after Friday night’s Holiday Bowl loss to Iowa. That loss made it clear that the staff would likely feel some turnover as the defense gave up 49 points to the Hawkeyes.