
USC Trojans Fortify Line of Scrimmage with 2026 Recruiting Class
The Trojans' latest recruiting haul brings top-rated linemen like Keenyi Pepe and Luke Wafle, signaling a strategic push to overcome early Big Ten challenges.
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The Trojans' latest recruiting haul brings top-rated linemen like Keenyi Pepe and Luke Wafle, signaling a strategic push to overcome early Big Ten challenges.

With a 9‑4 finish in 2025 and a top‑ranked recruiting class, the Trojans are betting on new talent to chase a College Football Playoff spot.

Ranked No. 5 nationally and atop the West, USC's offensive line returns all five starters, adds a five‑star recruit and aims to boost quarterback Jayden Maiava's development while targeting a College Football Playoff berth.

USC is leveraging a strong returning core and a wave of highly ranked recruits to position itself as a contender in the upcoming season.

Under head coach Lincoln Riley, USC is leveraging top‑ranked recruiting classes and returning starters to aim for a playoff berth and a resurgence of West Coast football supremacy.