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USA Today
02-04-2025
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- USA Today
USC football recruiting isn't slowing down; if anything, it is gaining altitude
USC football recruiting isn't slowing down; if anything, it is gaining altitude USC's Oregon flip confirms recruiting surge under Chad Bowden After decommitting from Oregon last week, four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui had been heavily trending towards USC. On Tuesday, Topui made it official: He will be a Trojan. Landing Topui is yet another a massive addition to USC's already top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. According to 247Sports Composite, he is the No. 130 overall player and the No. 15 defensive lineman in the class of 2026. Topui attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. Perhaps the most well-known feeder program for USC, Mater Dei has produced numerous past Trojans stars, including Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Reestablishing a strong pipeline with the program would be huge for Bowden and USC in future recruiting cycles. Perhaps even more notable, however, is the fact that the Trojans beat out the Ducks to land him. In recent cycles, Oregon had been landing the vast majority of top recruits on the West Coast. With this 2026 class, however, Chad Bowen and Lincoln Riley are sending a clear message that they intend to change that moving forward.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USC GM Chad Bowden suggests more great recruiting news is on the way
USC GM Chad Bowden suggests more great recruiting news is on the way The USC football recruiting steamroller shows no signs of slowing down On Monday, USC general manager Chad Bowden spoke on the Trojans Live show. He hinted at more positive news for the program's outstanding 2026 recruiting class. USC continues to be a top choice for numerous candidates in the 2026 class. Now the issue is, who is next in line to become a top commitment to the Trojans? Priority USC defensive line target Tomuhini Topui, an outstanding four-star defensive-lineman from Mater Dei High School, decommitted from Oregon last week after being committed to the Ducks since October. Following Topui's decommitment, numerous recruiting sites predicted that USC would land him. On3's Scott Schrader, Steve Wiltfong, and Chad Simmons have all predicted that the Trojans will land Topui. 247 Sports also included a crystal ball prediction for USC. Topui is ranked 13th in the 247Sports defensive line rankings and 15th overall. If he commits to USC, he will be the fifth DL/EDGE in the 2026 class, following DL Jaimeon Winfield (8th-ranked), EDGE Simote Kataonga (11th-ranked), DL Braeden Jones (18th-ranked), and EDGE Andrew Williams. Topui, who stands at 6'2" and weighs 330 pounds, would be a huge land for the Trojans. He is an elite defender who would be a huge piece for USC's defense under defensive line coach Eric Henderson and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, who continue to prioritize big bodies in the trenches. USC general manager Chad Bowden has changed the way recruits think about USC football. If he is optimistic about more gains for the Trojans, fans should be inclined to share that sunny outlook.
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui decommits from Oregon, expected to land at USC
Four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui decommits from Oregon, expected to land at USC Under new general manager Chad Bowden, USC recruiting has made massive strides this offseason. It seems as though the Trojans are trying to send a message: Even if a guy is committed to your school, that doesn't mean you are safe. On Tuesday, four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui decommitted from Oregon. According to several recruiting sites, Topui is widely expected to end up at USC. Topui was at the Trojans' first spring practice on Tuesday wearing USC gear. Landing Topui would be a massive addition for Bowden and the Trojans to add to their already top-ranked recruiting class. According to 247Sports Composite, he is the No. 130 overall player and the No. 15 defensive lineman in the class of 2026. Topui attends Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. Perhaps the most well-known feeder program for USC, Mater Dei has produced numerous past Trojans stars, including Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Reestablishing a strong pipeline with the program would be huge for Bowden and USC in future recruiting cycles.
