BREAKING: USC Trojans Surprisingly Fire Coach After Loss To Washington; College Football Fans React

Per multiple reports, the USC Trojans announced Sunday they were parting ways with a coach following a disappointing loss to the Washington Huskies Saturday night.

USC came into the 2023 season with hopes of making the playoffs. The offense, led by Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams, has done enough to give the Trojans a chance. But the defense hasn’t.

According to ESPN, USC head coach Lincoln Riley announced defensive coordinator Alex Grich was fired Sunday.

Grinch has been Riley’s defensive coordinator since the 2019 season when they were with the

Grinch has been Riley’s defensive coordinator since the 2019 season when they were with the Oklahoma Sooners. Grinch joined USC when Riley accepted the head coaching job in 2022.

USC’s defense was supposed to be improved from last season. But they’ve struggled in big games. The Trojans have given up 48, 34, and 52 in losses to Notre Dame, Utah, and Washington this year—the Trojans rank 119th in total defense this season.

Oklahoma Sooners. Grinch joined USC when Riley accepted the head coaching job in 2022.

USC’s defense was supposed to be improved from last season. But they’ve struggled in big games. The Trojans have given up 48, 34, and 52 in losses to Notre Dame, Utah, and Washington this year—the Trojans rank 119th in total defense this season.