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USC Trojans Beat Big 10 Powerhouse For Top Ranked Blue Chip Prospect

The USC Trojans continue their aggressive climb on the national recruiting stage, landing a massive commitment from four-star defensive end Luke Wafle of The Hun School (Princeton, NJ).

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USC Receives Concerning Visit Update on 4-Star Edge Prospect

The USC Trojans found themselves linked to Ohio State in a unique way Thursday. One Buckeyes target is leaning toward USC per multiple reports. Yet one

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 19

USC Trojans 4-Star Quarterback Jonas Williams Actively Recruiting Blue-Chip Prospects

USC Trojans quarterback commit Jonas Williams is emerging as the vocal leader of the program’s top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. The four-star passer from

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / June 19

USC Trojans predicted to land waffling top-100 defender over Ohio State despite very peculiar relationship with GM Chad Bowden

If you have been following the recruitment of Princeton (N.J.) The Hun School defensive end Luke Wafle over the last several days, it has been a mess. Scheduled to make his college decision today at 2 PM eastern time, things have been all over the place between the USC Trojans and Ohio State Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 19

USC Trojans 4-Star Recruit Jonas Williams Dazzles During NFL Drills at Elite 11 Finals

LOS ANGELES - Before 20 of the top quarterbacks from the 2026 class took the field on Wednesday for day two of the Elite 11 Finals, they were down at Manhattan

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 18

USC Trojans Locking Horns With Big 10 Rival To Earn Commitment From Top 4 Defender

The USC Trojans are engaged in a recruiting saga that’s turned into a full-blown bidding war, elite edge rusher Luke Wafle of New Jersey’s Hun School now finds himself at the center of one of the most competitive recruitments of the 2026 cycle.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 18

Top 10 EDGE Trending Towards USC Trojans Abruptly Changes Course

24 hours ago, all indications were that elite 4-star EDGE Luke Wafle was set to commit to the USC Trojans. He had a great official visit to USC this past weekend, and we heard that it was pretty much a done deal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 18

USC Trojans Or Ohio State To Land Four-Star EDGE Recruit Luke Wafle?

The USC Trojans are sitting in the drivers seat for one of the best uncommitted edge rushers in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star recruit Luke Wafle visited USC this past weekend and the Trojans made quite the impression on the New Jersey native.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 18

USC Trojans Recruit Jonas Williams Turns Heads At Elite 11, Reveals Mark Bowman Connection

LOS ANGELES - Day one of the Elite 11 Finals is complete. The prestigious three-day quarterback competition has brought 20 of the top signal-callers in

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Prized USC Commit Compared to Polarizing 2024 NFL Draft Selection

The USC Trojans have one member of their top-ranked recruiting class competing in a prestigious event this week. Jonas Williams is off to the Elite 11 Finals -- which brings out some of the top quarterbacks in the nation for incoming seniors. Williams is garnering lots of buzz for USC following his decision to flip from Oregon in February.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 17

USC Trojans Latest Official Visitor List Is Small But Extremely Important

It has been a busy few weeks for the USC Trojans, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. They hope to secure at least 30 total commitments for the 2026 class before the season begins, and they will use the fall to fill out the remaining spots, finishing around 35 commitments.

Lincoln Riley News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans suffer a painful miss in pursuit of the fastest player in the 2026 recruiting class right from their backyard

USC football has been recruiting at a very high level ever since former Notre Dame general manager Chad Bowden joined the program this offseason. The 2026 recruiting class has a chance to be the very best under head coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 17

5-Star EDGE Cancels Visit With USC Trojans

So far, the first two weekends of the USC Trojans’ official visits have been wildly successful. The first weekend gained commitments from DB Peyton Dyer and LB Talanoa Ili, while also putting the Trojans in good spots for both WRs Jalen Lott and Boobie Feaster.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 17

Updated Big Ten Conference Projections: USC Trojans Crack Top 5?

The USC Trojans started the 2024 season on a high note, winning three of their first four games of the season, but USC ended with a 7-6 overall record, finishing 4-5 in Big Ten conference play.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 17

USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Close To Finishing 2026 Recruiting Class?

Ever since hiring Chad Bowden to become the program's next general manager, the USC Trojans have been nearly unstoppable on the recruiting front and are looking for one final piece to their wide receiver recruiting class, which is among the best in the nation already.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 17

Elite USC Trojans Recruiting Target Jalen Lott Sets New Commitment Date

Panther Creek (Texas) four-star athlete Jalen Lott has set a new commitment date for July 8. Lott was originally planning on announcing his college decision on July 4 but has moved his decision date back a few days.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 16

Insider Drops Massive Crystal Ball For Latest USC Trojans Recruit

It was a great weekend for the USC Trojans as elite 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili announced his commitment to the Trojans on Father’s Day. It came down to a battle of LA, but Ili ultimately chose to play for the Trojans over the UCLA Bruins.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / June 16

USC's push and pitch for 4-star LB Talanoa Ili paid off with commitment

The USC Trojans weren't considered a contender for 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili when the calendar flipped over from 2024 to 2025. Monday, they secured a commitment from the prospect.

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USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 16

Insider Shares Huge USC Trojans Recruiting Update After Talanoa Ili Decision

The USC Trojans’ 2026 recruiting class remains firmly anchored at No. 1, boosted by the recent commitment of linebacker Talanoa Ili from Kahuku High. Ili, opting for USC over UCLA, Oregon, and others, is the 29th addition to Lincoln Riley’s next-generation lineup.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 15