USC hiring Director of AI for Lincoln Riley's football staff: Reports
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The University of Southern California is reportedly hiring a Director of AI to join football coach Lincoln Riley's staff, per USA Today's John Brice.
The technological world is changing, and the Trojans would be hiring a "first-of-its-kind position to their football staff."
USC is expected to name Conor McQuiston to the position, specifically as the director of artificial intelligence for college football.
McQuiston, who has a history of working with analytics in both college football and the NFL, is expected to report directly to USC general manager Chad Bowden.
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The exact parameters of the role and whether it will be focused on recruiting or game management are unknown at this time.
The university itself received a $200 million gift toward AI research and utilization from Mark Stevens, a USC alum and a minority owner of the Golden State Warriors.
Riley is heading into his fifth season at USC. So far, he has a 35-18 record and has gone 2-2 in bowl games. His best season was his first in 2022, when he and now-Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams went 11-3.
The Trojans went 8-5 in 2023 in the last year of the old Pac-12 before moving to the Big Ten ahead of the 2024 season. USC has gone 7-6 and 9-5 in its two seasons in the conference.
McQuiston's official hire is expected to be announced later on Wednesday.
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