A former National Championship-winning coach for the University of Southern California is taking his talents back to the NFL. Pete Carroll, who coached the Trojans for nine seasons, winning two straight titles in 2003 and 2004,

The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly agreed to a deal that would make Pete Carroll their next head coach. Carroll will turn 74 at the beginning of the football season.

The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday as they progressed toward an agreement to make Pete Carroll their next head coach. ESPN's

Perhaps the only one at the news conference who matched his enthusiasm was former running back Marshawn Lynch, who screamed “Raaiiidddeeerrrsss!” when Carroll said he wanted Allegiant Stadium to be filled with fans of the home team. Opposing fans often make it feel like a neutral or away game for the Raiders.

HENDERSON, Nev. — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it.

Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as the next leader of the Las Vegas Raiders, making the 73-year-old the oldest head coach in the NFL.

Pete Carroll is headed back to an NFL sideline with the Raiders, and he'll become the oldest coach in league history once he debuts in Las Vegas.

Pete Carroll, whose storied football career is rooted in Stockton, is headed back to an NFL sideline with the Raiders.

The Raiders owner expects that Carroll and Spytek will be the right fits for their jobs — and will be with the team for the duration.

The Raiders have hired Pete Carroll as their new coach. Carroll is getting a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option, sources told ESPN.

Most recently, the Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll, the former Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion head coach, after letting go of Antonio Pierce following one full season in charge.

The Las Vegas Raiders made headlines earlier this offseason when they fired head coach Antonio Pierce after just one full season, igniting a coaching search led partly by legendary quarterback Tom Brady.