D'Anton Lynn leaves UCLA for USC defensive coordinator job

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USC on Friday hired UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to be its new defensive coordinator, the school announced.

Lynn, who was in his first season as the Bruins' defensive coordinator, led a unit that was the best in the Pac-12 and one of the 20 best in the nation, including the second best at limiting the run (69.58 yards per game). UCLA also finished eighth nationally in yards allowed per play (4.55).

Prior to coaching at UCLA, Lynn had ample NFL experience as a defensive assistant with the Bills, Chargers, Texans and Ravens before becoming Baltimore's safeties coach in 2021. Lynn, who is the son of former Chargers coach and current 49ers assistant…