USC, Oregon lead Big 10 in early signing period
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USC returned to its roots, heavily recruiting local schools to assemble the nations' No. 1 recruiting class on early signing day on Wednesday.
The USC Trojans hired general manager Chad Bowden away from rival Notre Dame in late January to change the program's recruiting efforts. Fast forward almost 11 months later and the Trojans have assembled the No.
On signing day eve, five-star quarterback Jared Curtis flipping his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt. The move provided the Commodores with their highest-rated commitment in school history and altered the top five of the recruiting rankings.
The Trojans prioritized local recruiting in the Class of 2026 and will likely sign at least 18 players from California.
USC has finalizing its biggest recruiting victory under coach Lincoln Riley. Five-star tight end Mark Bowman, the crown jewel of Mater Dei’s loaded roster and t
The Trojans' in-state push in the 2026 class began almost immediately as Bowden drove all over Southern California in early 2025. In a short time, the program was hoovering local talent; from March 1 to June 1, USC landed commitments from 10 in-state prospects.