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After taking over as Oklahoma's head coach to begin the 2017 season, Lincoln Riley established himself as one of the top offensive minds and young coaches in all of college football. Helping develop Heisman winners Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield as well as boosting Jalen Hurts' draft stock in his one season in Norman,
The USC Trojans are off to an impressive start in recruiting the class of 2026. The Trojans most recently flipped Oregon Ducks quarterback commit Jonas Williams
On top of that, the Trojans have bolstered its staff, caught fire on the recruiting trail and added a handful of elite transfers who should make an immediate impact. The changes around Los Angeles have 247Sports' Josh Pate ready to believe in USC again as he revealed on a recent episode of "Josh Pate's College Football Show."
A prized commit is projected to join his heralded four-star teammate in the Land of Troy. Wide receiver Trent Mosely of nearby Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic is predicted to verbally commit to USC, per Steve Wiltfong of On3 Monday.
USC football claimed the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026. But the Trojans could be adding to their talented group through a 6-foot-7 talent.
A college football head coach plays a big role in recruiting. For instance, head coach Lincoln Riley is the face of the USC Trojans. That's especially true in the transfer portal and NIL era when players can go to a different college every season.
Landing Williams is one of the first major recruiting victories for new USC general manager Chad Bowden. In past cycles, the Trojans had been significantly behind the Ducks in the recruiting and NIL realms.