The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley had an introductory press conference with the newly-appointed coaching staff. Among the names to speak next to Riley for

This marks the first time USC GM Chad Bowden has worked for a college football program without Marcus Freeman on staff. Their association dates to 2017.

A lot has transpired at USC since, as evidenced by the four new faces who addressed the media after Riley: general manager Chad Bowden, linebackers coach Rob Ryan, inside receivers/tight ends coach Chad Savage and corners coach Trovon Reed. All four of those staffers have joined the program in the past month.

Lincoln Riley and the USC football program made headlines when they announced the hiring of Chad Bowden as their new general manager. Previously the general manager at Notre Dame, the Trojans were able to steal Bowden away from their longtime archrival.

Chad Bowden was hired as USC's general manager on Jan. 24, a few days after Notre Dame's defeat to Ohio State in the national championship game.

Safety Kamari Ramsey might be USC’s best player. Getting him back for 2025 is a major lift for this defense, especially since he’s the only returning starter in the secondary. The Trojans have to replace two starting corners, the nickel back and the safety opposite Ramsey.