USC ink head coach Clay Helton to contract extension

USC announced Tuesday that the school and head coach Clay Helton have agreed to a contract extension through the 2023 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"We have lofty goals at USC and Clay can get us to those goals," athletic director Lynn Swann said in a statement. "I am happy with the job Clay has done so far. He has built a championship foundation through consistently successful recruiting, hiring outstanding assistant coaches and providing a vision for our program."

Helton has been a successful hire for the Trojans, becoming the first head coach in team history to win 10 or more games in each of his first two seasons in charge. He owns a 27-10 overall record, with nine victories over AP Top 25 teams.

USC finished the 2017 season 11-3 despite playing all 12 regular-season games without a bye. It was the program's most wins since 2008.