USC Football: Expert Reveals Potential USC Strategy After Losing Out on Five-Star WR

The USC Trojans have high hopes for their 2024 recruiting class, with abundant talent on the horizon. However, they experienced a setback when they missed out on landing five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews. Instead, Matthews decided to join the SEC and become part of the Tennessee Volunteers, choosing them over other formidable options like Georgia, Clemson, and USC. It's undoubtedly a tough loss for USC, as Matthews' addition could have significantly bolstered their recruiting class.

Securing a top prospect in the fiercely competitive landscape of college football is brutal. But USC is not one to dwell on setbacks.

USC insider Marshall Levenson breaks down the program's possible next steps and gives his thoughts on what they should do next.

This leads me to believe if USC does pursue an addition to this class from the high school ranks, it will come from an offer not yet extended. Or the staff will push for a commitment flip this fall. The possibility of a transfer portal addition following the season will always remain open.

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Currently, USC still has commitments from four wide receivers for their 2024 class, three of whom are four-star recruits, and one is a three-star recruit.

While the absence of Matthews may be disappointing, Levenson advises against expecting USC to pursue another top-tier wide receiver immediately.

As far as a timeline of new offers, I would not expect any new offers to be dished out at wide receiver for at least six weeks, but likely closer to 8-10 weeks.There are certainly some names on the radar for USC and others who staffs are waiting to see some more film on. There will also be some late risers around the country who emerge with some impressive film that has not been seen yet. As prospects get 3-4 games into their senior seasons, this is a realistic timeline of when some “late” offers will be dished out.

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As of late, top prospects have not been flocking to Southern California, but the program remains optimistic they will turn things around. It's not easy landing a top prospect, especially for USC, who has been scratching and clawing its way into college football elites recently.

The journey may be challenging, but USC remains committed to finding the best talent available to compete at the highest level in the college football arena.