Lincoln Riley on Penn State's interest in D'Anton Lynn: 'Well see how it turns out'

""This is what happens this time of year, especially when you have a really good staff and are doing a lot of positive things," Riley said. "We're excited about having the opportunity to keep continuity but if there is turnover, not just with that position but any position, these are coveted jobs. It's just part of the world we live in. "Obviously, D'Anton has done a really good job here and we'll see how it turns out.""

""Contingency plans for coaches, players, staff, everyone because so much can and does change," Riley said. "Our job is to be prepared and have flexibility. You can't always predict everything that's going to happen but you have to be ready to adjust. Yeah, every team goes through it on some level and you try to handle it as well as you can.""

Penn State has shown interest in USC defensive backs coach D'Anton Lynn, who previously received a contract extension after being hired following a successful season as UCLA's defensive coordinator. USC acknowledges that interest in successful staff members is common this time of year and views these positions as coveted. The program is preparing contingency plans for coaches, players, and staff, emphasizing preparedness, flexibility, and readiness to adjust to change. USC (9-3) is concentrating on practice and maximizing preparation ahead of the Alamo Bowl matchup with TCU on Dec. 30. Redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Maiava re-signed and will return rather than enter the 2026 NFL draft.

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