Report: USC finally reaches decision on Clay Helton’s future with the Trojans
By Adam Spencer
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For parts of the past couple of seasons, it has seemed as though Clay Helton was on his way out at USC.
After starting 3-3 in 2019, the rumors really started linking Urban Meyer to the job, should it come open. However, it appears Meyer won’t be returning to the sidelines.
And, according to Yahoo’s Pete Thamel, USC has now decided to keep Helton around as its head coach in 2020, ending a lengthy process:
Breaking: Memo obtained by @YahooSports shows Clay Helton will be coach at USC in 2020. Also details the athletic department's thinking behind the move. Details: https://t.co/PN6WXwZJZl
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 4, 2019
New AD Mike Bohn seems willing to wait to make a move. At 8-4, Helton did turn the 2019 season around, though the Trojans didn’t make it to the Pac-12 title game.
Helton probably won’t feel too safe, but it seems he has at least one more year to impress his new bosses.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
