THE LATEST: USC Defensive Coordinator Search Wrapping Up?

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports)

As we’ve reported since day one of this search, we've believed former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was the top candidate for Lincoln Riley and USC. Where things stand with them making this hire happen is unknown to us. There's nearly zero information leaking from Heritage Hall, which was expected.

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