USC named interim coach Clay Helton as its permanent head football coach on Monday.
The school signed Helton to a multi-year contract. The deal is for three years and includes incentives for a two-year option if he reaches certain goals, according to ESPN.
USC never talked with Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly, but did talk to a representative of FSU coach Jimbo Fisher and former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano. The school also talked with other current NFL coaches and assistants.
"I am extremely humbled," Helton said in a statement. "During my six years here, I have learned the standard of excellence that it takes to be a Trojan. I understand the expectations of this great university and welcome the challenge. I am so proud to have the chance to lead what I feel is the pinnacle of college football and to represent our Trojan Family."
Helton has been an assistant at USC since 2010. He was named the interim coach in October when Steve Sarkisian was fired. USC is 5-2 since he became the interim coach and are 5-1 in the Pac-12, according to CBS Sports.
The Trojans beat UCLA on Saturday to win the Pac-12 South division and will play Stanford in the Pac-12 championship game.