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USC Makes Huge Flip From Ohio State As Trojans Sign Recruits To No. 1 Ranked Class
- USC secured the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026, led by Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden, with 35 commits.
- Kayden Dixon-Wyatt flipped from Ohio State to USC, boosting the wide receiver group in the class.
- USC landed five-star lineman Keenyi Pepe, headlining the offensive line haul in the 2026 class.
- USC's 2026 class includes star power at defensive line with Tomuhini Topui and teammates from Oregon flip.
- D'Anton Lynn's defense is set to benefit from a deep 2026 defensive back class, including Elbert Hill and Brandon Lockhart.
- USC positioned to contribute early with a balanced class split of 17 offense and 17 defense commits.
- The class includes top-tier players at multiple positions, including Bowman at tight end and Pepe at tackle.
- The 2026 class is touted as one of the largest in the country, signaling USC's recruiting pull.
- Historical context shows USC aiming to return to the top of recruiting rankings, echoing the Pete Carroll era.
- USC's class under Riley includes a strong West Coast focus with 20 players from California.
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