USC Fires Coach Clay Helton

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USC has fired football coach Clay Helton.

Athletic Director Mike Bohn released a statement on Twitter:

We are making a change in the leadership of our football program. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/xChL8xi0oG

— Mike Bohn (@USC_mikebohn) September 13, 2021

The decision to move on from Helton came after a disappointing 42-28 loss to underdog Stanford. Helton finished with a 46-24 career head coaching record at USC, including 19-14 over the last 3+ seasons. Former Ducks assistant Donte Williams takes the coaching reins in the interim.