Two years after Graham Harrell convinced him to leave North Texas for USC, John David Baker is striking out on his own.
The Trojans tight ends and inside receivers coach will leave USC for Mississippi, a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly said Friday.
Baker will continue to coach tight ends under former USC coach Lane Kiffin and will add the title of passing game coordinator, a role at USC that’s largely handled by Harrell, the Trojans’ offensive coordinator.
Baker’s close relationship with Harrell that led him to Los Angeles, after the two spent three years together on the staff at North Texas.