Historic Big Ten Program is Dominating 2026 Recruiting
As the 2025 college football season is beginning with spring practices and training camps underway, we get a glimpse at who may emerge as future stars in college.
The USC Trojans had a stellar 2025 recruiting campaign, securing one five-star quarterback and claiming the No. 15 overall class in the country, according to On3.
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Beyond the expectations of improving this season, looking ahead to the 2026 season for the Trojans is understandable, as they have hit the ground running for their recruiting.
As of May 1, the Trojans currently have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, with seven players in the top-100.
Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley.Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Lincoln Riley effect is nothing to look over, as he is bringing in top recruits all over the field in the 2026 class.
With two five-stars currently committed on the defensive side of the football, they look to balance their team to be one of the top teams in the country.
Their first season in the Big 10 was disappointing to their standards with a 7-6 finish, which ended with a victory in the Las Vegas Bowl against the Texas A&M Aggies.
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As a college coach, it is the worst record Riley has had, and the second time he has not been in the AP's top 25 at the conclusion of the year.
With a stellar roster heading into 2025, and an incredibly strong start to their 2026 class, Riley looks to turn the USC program back around to become one of the powerhouses of college football once again.
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