USC officially hired Cincinnati’s Mike Bohn as its new AD earlier today. Bohn replaces Lynn Swann, who stepped down at his alma mater in September.

Over the last several days, it was reported that Bohn was having second thoughts about USC after originally accepting the position. According to reports, and confirmed by The Spun through sources, the reason for Bohn’s uncertainty was related to an alleged mandate from USC President Carol Folt that Urban Meyer would not become the next football coach of the Trojans.

Well, whatever the dispute was, Bohn is now in the fold at USC, and Folt’s latest quote from his introductory presser was telling.

The USC administrator is saying she has not put any restrictions on Bohn’s hiring power, which would seemingly open things up for Meyer.

Carol Folt when asked if she’s put any limitations on Mike Bohn’s ability to hire coaches, “No.” — Keely Eure (@keelyismyname) November 7, 2019

Of course, things could always change when it comes time for the hiring process to begin. And USC still has to get rid of its current coach, Clay Helton.

However, with the Trojans sitting at 5-4 heading into the final stretch of the season, Helton seems to be a dead man walking. We know Bohn and Urban have ties, and we know Bohn wants Urban as his next head coach.

Let’s just say we feel comfortable saying Urban-to-USC is very much still in play.