USC Trojans At Risk Of Losing Four-Star Quarterback Commit Julian Lewis To Colorado Buffaloes?

The USC Trojans are at risk of losing four-star quarterback commit Julian Lewis, amid a tough season. Lewis set to visit the Colorado Buffaloes, who are making a push to flip the recruit.

Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) scrambles out of the pocket against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Although the USC Trojans have has a disappointing start to the season, the program has not taken a recruiting hit. While the Trojans have been on a three-game losing streak, USC has only lost one commitment and gained a few commitments. The USC Trojans will need to push to keep their recruits, as they may be at risk of losing some big names.

The Trojans 2025 recruiting currently ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten. Retaining USC's top recruits such as quarterback Julian Lewis will keep fans and other recruits hopeful for the future.

Four-star quarterback Lewis is set to visit the Colorado Buffaloes when they host Cincinnati on Oct. 26, Lewis' father told ESPN. This will be something to watch for, as Lewis is the No. 7 quarterback of the 2025 recruiting class.

The highly sought-after Carrollton high school quarterback has already visited Colorado and coach Deion Sanders three times.

"It was a cool weekend," Lewis told Colorado on SI after his most recent visit in June. "I met a lot of good people while I was in Boulder and definitely noticed the things they did around town."

Aside from Lewis, the highest-rated recruit from USC's 2025 is five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles. Myles is still committed to USC, and it will be important for the Trojans to keep him.

Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) scrambles out of the pocket against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Another name to watch coming up is four-star defensive tackle Joseph Mbatchou. Mbatchou de-committed from Florida on Oct. 21. In his announcement that he has reopened his recruitment, USC was one of the teams listed. Mbatchou will announce his commitment in December and has a visit to USC planned for when the Trojans host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Nov. 30.

One of the biggest positions of need for the Trojans is on the offensive line. They currently have hard commitments from four offensive linemen. One is Aaron Dunn, who recently flipped their commitment to USC from Utah.

Another player to watch is Carde Smith, who is predicted to flip from USC to the Colorado Buffalos. USC Coach Lincoln Riley will need to try to keep his commitment.

Looking further ahead to the class of 2026, USC is ranked at No. 2 both nationally and in the Big Ten. The Oregon Ducks have the No. 1 ranked class. The Trojans have yet to receive a commitment from a five-star recruit for 2026, but they do have numerous four-star recruits. These players are linebacker Xavier Griffin, cornerback Brandon Lockhart, defensive lineman Braeden Jones, and wide receiver Ja'Myron Baker.

Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Though not yet committed, a recent recruiting update from the class of 2026 is that offensive lineman Vlad Dyakonov recently posted on social media that he received an offer from USC. 

“Wow!!! After an amazing conversation I am blessed to receive another offer from The University of Southern California,” Dyakonov wrote in his post.

Dyakonov is from the class of 2026 and bolstering up the offensive line is important for the Trojans. This is a position that has been a weakness.

While USC fans may feel down about the season, the future is bright for the Trojans. One major key will be to keep their current commitments interested.

Time is winding down for the class of 2025. Despite what is happening on the field, USC will need to continue working to build the program. With five more games remaining hopefully, the USC Trojans can get back on track soon.

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