Reaction pours in after USC’s Matt Entz becomes Fresno State coach

Tim Prangley – Trojans Wire

On Wednesday, USC football was dealt a big blow when it was reported that linebackers coach Matt Entz was leaving to be the new head coach at Fresno State.

Entz came to USC ahead of the 2024 season. Prior to his arrival in Los Angeles, he served as the head coach at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State for five years. During his time there, the Bison won two FCS national championships and played for a third.

In his one season at USC, Entz played a key role in helping to turn around a defense that had struggled mightily in the year prior. USC’s linebacker group in particular took a major step forward in 2024, with significant improvement from players such as Eric Gentry and Mason Cobb.

Let’s take a look at some of the fallout from Entz’s departure.

Lincoln Riley speaks

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

At his signing day press conference on Wednesday, USC head coach Lincoln Riley spoke about Entz’s departure.

“We’re happy for coach Entz,” Riley said.

“When you have a really good staff, you got really quality people on your staff, you’re gonna have guys that get opportunities to move on.”

Eric Gentry’s comments

Tim Prangley | Trojans Wire

USC linebacker had extremely high praise for Entz following the news.

“Yall don’t even understand the man changed my whole perspective about this shi…” Gentry posted on social media. “A year ago I truly believed football wasn’t gonna work out…that man came with the whole d staff and changed my whole perspective”

Impact on recruiting

Tim Prangley | Trojans Wire

Entz’s departure was not the only blow that the Trojans suffered Wednesday. On the same morning, four-star linebacker Madden Faraimo chose to sign…

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Publish date : 2024-12-04 23:11:00

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