Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Paul Gonzales across Football.
Former TCU defensive mastermind Gary Patterson joins USC in 2025, bringing a film‑driven scheme, a rebuilt staff and a commitment to player development that could finally transform the Trojans’ defense under Lincoln Riley.
Four‑star safety Gavin Williams commits to USC, citing culture shift and future prospects, spurning Notre Dame.
USC has extended 78 offers in its 2028 class and is zeroing in on four‑star safety Jalen Flowers, whose visits, rankings and stats make him a centerpiece of the Trojans' defensive rebuild.
Reporter John Brice delves into the evolving dynamics within USC's program, highlighting Riley's willingness to make tough roster changes and Bowden's pivotal role in reshaping talent pipelines ahead of a critical 2026 campaign.
USC is reshaping its football program under Lincoln Riley, adding veteran coordinator Gary Patterson and a state‑of‑the‑art training facility as the team targets its first College Football Playoff appearance since 2014.