Mixed Fortunes for Former USC Coaches and Teams Midseason

Several former USC head coaches and their current teams have experienced mixed results this season, with the Las Vegas Raiders facing significant struggles including a poor 2-5 record and low performance from key players, while Georgia Southern's team showed some promise but remains mediocre overall. In the college basketball realm, Big Ten programs have a mixed history of success when transitioning coaches, with only a few recent coaches managing to rejuvenate teams quickly enough to reach the NCAA Tournament; this season's new Big Ten coaches face challenging odds based on historical trends. In the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has managed to find some success with quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, both considered castoffs, despite their fluctuating performances and public critiques. Meanwhile, recruiting efforts in college football remain a focal point, with high-profile prospects like Brock Williams drawing attention from Georgia's coaching staff, signaling ongoing competition for top talent.