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BOLD: USC Trojans SPURN Transfer Portal & Focus On High School Recruiting
The USC Trojans ramp up their 2026 recruiting push–while backing off their former Transfer Portal-heavy approach. Will this approach work short-term just as well as long-term, especially with quarterback Jayden Maiava going into his final year of eligibility? The Trojans are also after elite 2027 receiver recruits.
Can Lincoln Riley’s staff secure commitments from top offensive threats like Osani Gales, Nick Lennear, and Eric McFarland while navigating the challenges of roster limits and the ever-active transfer portal?
Brian Smith joins Marc Kulkin to break down USC’s strategic…
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