There are a lot of talented, big bodies for USC in the trenches. This is especially true on the defensive side of the ball. With something that was seen as a weak point in past seasons, the 2025 Trojans could realistically be a featured strength of the team.
Led by coach D'Anton Lynn, the defensive coordinator is looking to further build on the progress that he has established since his arrival from UCLA.
Already, there have been some clear improvements on defense since the DC's arrival. One of the other additions to the defensive staff includes that of coach Eric Henderson.