WeAreSC On3: Harriger to USC, Hutchings to WKU, and More Visitors
A daily three-point briefing recapping the news and notes of USC athletics. Today, it’s Will Harriger to USC and Michael Hutchings headed to Western Kentucky. Also, the latest on two prospects set to visit the Trojans.
Riley Adds Will Harriger to Staff
Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Will Harriger will be joining Lincoln Riley’s staff as a senior offensive analyst. In the past, Harriger worked with the Seattle Seahawks with Pete Carroll as well as the Atlanta Falcons. He most recently coached for the Jacksonville Jaguars under Urban Meyer. At USC, he is going to work closely with Caleb Williams and the rest of USC’s quarterback room.
Michael Hutchings Headed to Western Kentucky
Former USC linebacker Michael Hutchings is headed to Western Kentucky to coach outside linebackers, according to FOX’s Bruce Feldman. Hutchings spent the last few seasons coaching in different roles at USC before becoming a defensive analyst at Oregon. Instead of coaching in Eugene this year, Hutchings will work with Tyson Helton, the brother of former USC head coach, Clay. Helton is 23-16 so far as the Hilltoppers’ head coach. Hutchings played four seasons at USC, amassing 117 total tackles, 3 sacks, and an interception.
Peyton Woodyard and Kelze Howard to Visit USC
With recruiting set to heat up again, two more prospects announced that they will be visiting USC. 2023 defensive lineman Kelze Howard recently told WeAreSC’s Scott Schrader he is set to return to Los Angeles next month. Howard also carries offers from Arizona State and Oregon, among others.
On the other hand, local 2024 safety Peyton Woodyard went to Twitter to announce he will also be visiting USC next month. At 85.7%, Notre Dame is the current leader in the RPM for Woodyard.
