The new look USC coaching staff has added one more name to the mix.
As first reported by Wahoos247, Virginia defensive line coach Vic So’oto is expected to take the same job in Los Angeles.
The move is an interesting one but a bit of a homecoming for the Southern California native. A former BYU linebacker, So’oto grew up north of San Diego and is the second cousin of former Trojans star Junior Seau. The former spent four years in the NFL for a number of teams after playing both linebacker and defensive end in Provo.
So’oto has been close to UVA head coach Bronco Mendenhall . He was one of the head coach’s first recruits at BYU and got his start in coaching at his alma mater as well. When Mendenhall left for the Cavaliers job, he followed suit in heading East -- first as a graduate assistant and then as defensive line coach the last three seasons.
The hire is an interesting one for Clay Helton as he re-tools his staff. Todd Orlando was recently brought on as defensive coordinator while fellow ex-Texas assistant Craig Naivar was hired to coach safeties. Oregon assistant Donte Williams also joined the staff this week as well.
USC opens the 2020 season against Alabama at AT&T Stadium in North Texas on Sept. 5.
