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5-Star Mark Bowman Rejects Last-Minute SEC Powerhouse Flip Attempt
- USC secures a five-star tight end, Mark Bowman, after a high-stakes signing day amid NIL-era contract reviews.
- LSU, led by Lane Kiffin, waged a persistent bid to flip Bowman with a strong financial appeal.
- Bowman cited contract review and details as a key reason for the delay before finalizing USC’s deal.
- Bowman’s signing reaffirmed USC’s strength in recruiting within a volatile NIL landscape.
- Bowman credited USC’s relationships and the 2026 class bonds for his decision.
- USC ended the day with 35 commits, one major flip, and the nation’s top class standing.
- Bowman made the signing official publicly at USC’s signing event in Hollywood.
- Bowman’s signing kept pace with teammate Kayden Dixon-Wyatt’s late flip from Ohio State to USC.
- The episode highlighted the evolving dynamics of college football recruiting amid NIL and agent influences.
- Bowman’s commitment underscores USC’s ability to win major recruiting battles in a competitive landscape.
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