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Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans recruiting class has made their way across premier high school bowl games, featuring some of the nations talented recruits. This year's Polynesian Bowl will feature three USC signees, that are bound to make impact early on in Los Angeles.

Teddy King
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Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Seven USC Trojans signees from this past cycle and one commit in next year's cycle competed in the Navy All-American Bowl. The Trojans weren't just well represented in San Antonio, they stole the show with spectacular performances.

Kendell Hollowell
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Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans hold the No. 1 recruiting class for the 2026 class. While the team is bringing in several elite players, four-star EDGE Luke Wafle is showcasing why he is the program's best newcomer.

Angela Miele
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Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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For the last four years, several USC Trojans signees from the Trinity League battled each other for conference supremacy. But now, they will join forces at Southern Cal in hopes of bringing the program back to national prominence.

Kendell Hollowell
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Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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After signing the top-ranked recruiting class in the previous cycle, the USC Trojans have landed its first commitment in the upcoming cycle in Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Aaryn Washington, he announced at the Navy All-American Bowl.

Kendell Hollowell
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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans could receive their first commitment from the 2027 recruiting class during the Navy All-American Bowl. Corneback Aaryn Washington and EDGE Taven Epps will both announce their commitment, both of whom are being targeted by USC.

Angela Miele
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Four-star tight end George Lamons decommitted from the Texas A&M Aggies in July and has become one of the most sought-after 2027 recruits. USC Trojans tight ends coach Chad Savage can play a key role in the program's pursuit of Lamons.

Angela Miele
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Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Seven signees from the USC Trojans top-ranked recruiting class are competing in the Navy All-American Bowl this week. Several have made their mark against some of the best players in high schools, headlined by Luke Wafle and Jaimeon Winfield.

Kendell Hollowell
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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star recruit Danny Lang has set a commitment date for the summer. The local cornerback target is a high priority target for the USC Trojans. They signed four recruits from his high school in the last cycle.

Kendell Hollowell
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Panelists Brady Quinn (left) and Mark Ingram speak during FOX's Big Noon Kickoff football pregame show at Texas Tech University, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Brady Quinn takes aim once again at USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, using the Indiana Hoosiers' rapid rise under coach Curt Cignetti to question the Trojans’ timeline and postseason progress.

Jalon Dixon
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Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during warm ups as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Georgia Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 20-10.
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Former Auburn Tigers star wide receiver Cam Coleman sits atop the transfer portal rankings, and the USC Trojans are firmly in the race as the they are set host him in amidst a three-team showdown with the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Jalon Dixon
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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans are emerging as the favorite for five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson as they still are in search of landing their first recruit of the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Jalon Dixon
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Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Four-star safety recruit Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is a talented athlete gaining interest from several programs. The USC Trojans are one of two West Coast schools making a push for him and have a chance to land an elite athlete with their recruiting momentum

Angela Miele
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