As we have noted here many times in the past, USC football is continuing to put together a star-studded 2026 recruiting class. With Chad Bowden and Lincoln Riley leading the way, the Trojans have the No. 1 ranked class in the country, and have a legitimate shot at finishing with one of their best classes in school history.
While the 2026 class certainly gives USC fans a lot of reason to be excited about the future, those players will not be suiting up for the Trojans this fall. USC’s 2025 recruiting class, however, will. So what can we expect to see from that group?
In a recent story, 247Sports took a look at the freshman class for every Big Ten football team this fall. Here is what they had to say about USC’s:
“USC’s 2025 class started in the top 10 but finished at No. 15,” recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman wrote. “Several early out-of-state commitments flipped to other programs, and some late misses haunted the Trojans’ close. However, much was forgiven when Lincoln Riley and company landed the top quarterback in the state, Husan Longstreet. Still, it’s rather unusual for USC to have as many signees from Texas and Georgia as it does from California. Riley is likely to prioritize in-state recruiting over national pursuits moving forward.
“USC lost a longtime quarterback commitment in Julian Lewis but ultimately upgraded at the position. Lewis’ prolonged indecision proved a blessing in disguise for the Trojans, allowing them to pursue Husan Longstreet from nearby Corona (Calif.) Centennial for months, despite his pledge to Texas A&M. USC’s persistent and aggressive recruitment of Longstreet paid off. Landing a local product, which underscored the value of prioritizing in-state recruiting, was the icing on the cake.
“The 2025 recruiting class was a learning experience for Riley and his staff, prompting USC to…
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Publish date : 2025-06-27 13:20:00
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