Helton made the swift decision to move on from Wilcox and much of his defensive staff just a day after the Trojans fell to Stanford in the Pac-12 Championship.
With only the Holiday Bowl remaining this season, USC has limited time to make a run at finding the right defensive coordinator for right now.
Here’s a look at ten potential defensive coordinators for the Trojans to go after:
Clancy Pendergast
Currently serving as the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers, USC fans are certainly aware of Clancy Pendergast. He was the Trojan defensive coordinator in 2013 after serving as the coordinator at Cal for three seasons.