When news broke Clay Helton found his next defensive coordinator in Todd Orlando, reactions were mixed among those who follow USC football.
Some remember Orlando as the guy who unleashed Ed Oliver on Baker Mayfield in Week 1 of the 2016 season. Houston’s stunning 33-23 upset of the third-ranked Sooners is even more impressive in hindsight, as Oklahoma went on to be the No. 1 offense in college football and won the Sugar Bowl.
Others know the former Wisconsin linebacker as Texas’ defensive coordinator over the past three seasons, which includes both legs of USC’s home and home series with the Longhorns.