USC Fans STARVE: Will Lincoln Riley FINALLY Name Gary Patterson As Defensive Coordinator?

USC fans grow restless as Lincoln Riley delays the announcement of Gary Patterson as the next defensive coordinator—could a hunger strike finally push the Trojans to make it official? Marc Kulkin offers insider perspectives on the prolonged USC coaching carousel, dissecting why this "worst kept secret" continues to drag on and what it means for the program’s momentum heading into the 2026 season.Key discussions include coaching shake-ups, Rob Ryan’s shift to an analyst role, and Mike Eckler’s expanded responsibilities with linebackers and special teams. Marc Kulkin breaks down the Trojans’ final AP Top 25 ranking, debates the preseason outlook for USC Football, and addresses frustrations surrounding the men’s basketball team’s recent losses. Will Gary Patterson electrify USC’s defense, and can the Trojans rise above off-field distractions to reclaim their elite status? Don’t miss this candid look at USC’s path forward.0:00 - USC Defensive Coordinator TalkMarc Kulkin discusses the prolonged wait for USC to officially announce Gary Patterson as the new defensive coordinator, speculates on potential reasons for the delay, and reflects on changes within the coaching staff.13:00 - Final AP Poll & Way-Too-Early RankingsMarc Kulkin reviews where USC landed in the final 2025 AP poll, analyzes the significance for the program, and breaks down various “way-too-early” preseason rankings for 2026.23:10 - USC Men’s Basketball RecapMarc Kulkingives a postgame breakdown of the USC men's basketball team’s disappointing home loss to Northwestern, discusses team struggles with free throws and accountability, and highlights key player performances and coaching concerns.#usc #uscfootball #uscbasketball #recruiting #transferportal, #Trojans #beattheirish #notredamefightinirish #notrdamefootball #cfp #collegefootballplayoffs #iowahawkeyes #D'antonlynn #defense #FOOTBALL #oregon #ducks #instantreaction #ncaafootball #big10 #big10football #uclafootball #recruiting #reggiebush #heisman #LincolnRiley #nfl #nil #defense #mvp #transferportal #ncaa #pff, Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)LISTEN:APPLE: https://apple.co/3Aveb9oSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Reye1rGOOGLE: https://bit.ly/3bHmlATFollow Marc!TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MarcKulkinCaIt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.