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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley holds the championship trophy after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

National Analyst's Bold Claim About USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Amid Recruiting Success

The USC Trojans are at the top of the recruiting class rankings for 2026. Does Coach Lincoln Riley now have the Trojans pointed in the right direction? A national college football analyst thinks the recent hires of general manager Chad Bowden

Cory Pappas
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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley holds the championship trophy after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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National Analyst's Bold Claim About USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Amid Recruiting Success

The USC Trojans are at the top of the recruiting class rankings for 2026. Does Coach Lincoln Riley now have the Trojans pointed in the right direction? A national college football analyst thinks the recent hires of general manager Chad Bowden

Cory Pappas
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Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during a time out against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
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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 first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) runs the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Predicting Every Game Of USC Trojans' 2025 Schedule

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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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Why Elite Recruit Simote Katoanga Commits To USC Trojans Over Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The USC Trojans have landed their second big commitment over the week in Santa Margarita Catholic (CA) four-star edge Simote Katoanga. USC is up to 11 commitments in the 2026 cycle and trending towards the No. 1 ranked recruiting class.

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Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley Reveals Lofty Goals For 2025 Defense

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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley holds the championship trophy after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans NIL Video Features JuJu Watkins, Bronny James, Michael B. Jordan, Will Ferrell

In a video released by House of Victory, the USC Trojans' name, image, and likeness collective, general manager Chad Bowden narrates to the backdrop of Kendrick Lamar tunes, while superstars like JuJu Watkins, Bronny James, Michael B. Jordan appear.

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Nov 11, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley, left, and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talk before a game at Autzen Stadium.
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USC Trojans Recruiting Class Surges To No. 1 After Quarterback Jonas Williams Commitment

The USC Trojans successfully flipped former Oregon Ducks quarterback commit, Jonas Williams. With the flip, Lincoln Riley's Trojans are ranked as the No. 1 2026 recruiting class in the nation, taking the top spot away from Oregon coach Dan Lanning.

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Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning looks to the clock towards the end of the first half as the Oregon Ducks face the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in the quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
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How USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Flipped 4-Star Quarterback Jonas Williams From Oregon Ducks

Lincoln-Way East (IL) four-star quarterback Jonas Williams has flipped his commitment from the Oregon Ducks to the USC Trojans, he announced on Friday. The Trojans now hold 10 commitments in 2026 and are closing in on a top-ranked recruiting class.

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Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley Talks Hiring General Manager Chad Bowden

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Dan Patrick Show Addresses Caleb Williams Potential Under New Chicago Coach Ben Johnson

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Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley on the sideline in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Clears Up NFL Coaching Rumors

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5-Star Recruit Brandon Arrington To Visit USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, Texas A&M

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