USC Football: National Champ Explains Transition From Head Coach To Trojans Assistant

This is a very unprecedented move...

The USC Trojans football program landed former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to take over their open linebacker coach position. It was an unprecedented move, but Entz believes in the Trojans program.

"Matt Entz obviously perceived something really special at USC. Now we know why. Entz views USC as one of the top five college football programs in America. He said so himself. It’s a glowing review of the program and a great show of trust in Lincoln Riley. Entz is a man who truly believes in what USC can bring to him and his career. It’s quite a vote of confidence."

Per Matt Zemek of Trojans Wire

This move by Entz is a glowing look on the Trojans program because this was a demotion for himself. He could have stayed in his head coaching position, but his thoughts were that USC gave him a better chance to make his dreams come true.

New USC linebacker coach Matt Entz spoke with reporters in North Dakota today. He called USC a "top five program in the country."https://t.co/JDIWVmJFte

— Connor Morrissette (@C_Morrissette) December 12, 2023

It's a courageous move by Entz and one that the majority of people wouldn't make. But he isn't just anyone, and he believes in what USC is building.

"Going from head coach at North Dakota State to a linebacker coach anywhere else is not an upward move. It isn’t even a lateral move. It’s a downward move. That’s not a reflection on the program being joined; it’s a reflection of the movement from national championship head coach to a linebacker coach."

Per Matt Zemek of Trojans Wire

The Trojans aren't complaining, as they brought in someone with a ton of experience. This move should only help the program going forward, and all credit goes to Entz for being brave enough to make the jump to USC.

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