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Mike Ekeler · College coach

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Mike Ekeler

Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers Coach · USC · 2026

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Summary

Special teams and linebackers

Mike Ekeler joined USC as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach for 2026. His recent coaching path included Nebraska’s special teams in 2025 and four seasons at Tennessee from 2021 through 2024, where he also coached outside linebackers.

Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

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