USC LAFB: A USC Trojans Show

The USC Trojans gained a trifecta of positive recruiting news today. To start, 4-star DL Jaimeon Winfield and 3-star WR Tron Baker both publicly announced that they are shutting down their recruitment and will not be taking any more visits. They are fully locked in with USC. Then, 5-Star CB RJ Sermons announced that he will be reclassifying to the 2025 class, which will allow him to enroll early a...

Whether it is just smoke or reality, the historic rivalry between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame appears to be hanging on by a thread. The game is scheduled for this season, but after that, both sides need to reach an agreement on an extension to play. USC has proposed a one-year extension so that it can continue to negotiate a long-term deal. Notre Dame wants a long-term deal done right away. I d...

The USC Trojans have suffered their first major blow to the 2026 recruiting class with the decommitment of 5-star linebacker Xavier Griffin. However, based on what we have heard, this was a mutual decision by both parties. So, is there any reason to panic? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel and make sure to drop your thoughts below! Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: ht...

It was another successful two days for the USC Trojans as they gained 2 commitments in as many days. 3-star LB out of Mater Dei, Shaun Scott, committed on Sunday, and 3-star LB Taylor Johnson out of Cajon HS in San Bernardino committed on Monday. What do these commitments mean for an already loaded class? Plus, 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley committed to Oregon over the weekend. However, it appears th...

The USC Trojans lost their first de-commitment of the 2026 cycle. I talk about why there is no reason to panic and why this might actually be for the better. 5-star offensive lineman Keenyi Pepe has officially shut down his recruitment. Why this is HUGE for the Trojans. Finally, a national college football show had some interesting takes about California recruits and about the desirability of the...

The USC Trojans have officially hired a new Director of Football Sports Performance after moving on from Bennie Wylie last week. Trumain Carroll comes over from Kansas State and brings a fantastic resume with him. UCF CB Chasen Johnson commits to USC, AGAIN. Why this time will stick. And finally, the latest recruiting intel on 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili. Tune in and make sure to like and subscr...

The USC Trojans continue their recruiting tear with two more commitments in as many days. On Friday, 5-star cornerback Elbert Hill gave USC his commitment, and on Saturday, 4-star wide receiver Luc Weaver gave his pledge to the Trojans. Join Ryan as he breaks down the latest prospects to join the good guys! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Listen to our USC Footbal...

The USC Trojans hosted an assistant coaches' brunch yesterday, and we received plenty of fantastic insight. However, it was after the event that the fireworks happened. The Trojans earned an extremely underrated commitment on Wednesday evening, and then a MASSIVE 5-Star commitment on Thursday. Join Ryan as he discusses the impact of these commitments as the coaches hit the recruiting trail in May....

The USC Trojans hosted another huge recruiting weekend capped off by the Trojan Olympics at the Coliseum. Who is trending in favor of USC, plus another addition to the current roster from the Transfer Portal. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ncaaf/usc-trojans/usc-trojans-podcast/ Go...

It's been a busy few days for the USC Trojans since we last spoke. They lost one player to the spring transfer portal, but gained another. In terms of 2026 recruiting, they gained a commitment from a talented interior offensive lineman and earned two massive crystal ball predictions. I dive into all of this on the latest USC LAFB Show! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channe...

NOTE: This was recorded before Kennedy Urlacher officially committed to the USC Trojans . The spring portal officially opened on Wednesday, and while the USC Trojans are not expected to be very active, there are still players in the portal that they will target. Ryan takes a look at a couple while also giving the latest intel on another 2026 top prospect. Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the...

USC Trojans priority commit, Tomuhini Topui, has shut down his recruitment and canceled all future visits. He appears to be locked into USC! The Trojans are hosting a number of high-profile recruits this week on campus. Who are they, and what does this mean for the recruiting momentum? Finally, an update on five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons and the latest development in his recruitment. Tune in an...

The college football world was set ablaze when it was announced that Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava would be entering the transfer portal, and of course, the USC Trojans were at the center of it. Are the Trojans and Lincoln Riley interested in pursuing Iamaleava? Tune in for the latest intel on this situation and how the Trojans feel about their current quarterback room. ***Note:...

It's become redundant at this point, but the USC Trojans remain red hot on the recruiting trail. This morning, defensive lineman Jake Johnson, out of Texas, announced his commitment to the Trojans. Plus, two more crystal ball predictions for USC and Lincoln Riley to land even more talent. Tune in to the latest USC Recruitment update on the USC LAFB Show! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC...

USC Trojans GM Chad Bowden teased that more commitments would be coming this week; the program just landed its third one. Oaks Christian running back Deshonne Redeaux announced this morning that he will be taking his talents to USC. This is another massive commitment for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. Redeaux is the top tanked running back in California. Also, what West Coast commitments are on Fl...

After all of the speculation, the USC Trojans have officially flipped 4-star elite defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui. What kind of impact could this have on the state of the program and the future of recruiting for the program? GM Chad Bowden was on Trojans Live and teased that 2-3 more commitments would be announced this week. Topui was the first; who could the other 1-2 be? Plus, one elite prospe...

Earlier today, USC Trojans priority recruit, elite 4-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui decommitted from Oregon. He had been committed to the Ducks since October. Will he flip to USC? We provide the latest intel, plus some nuggets from Lincoln Riley's appearance on Trojans Live, and Spring Ball officially kicks off! Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Listen to...

Breaking News! The great Tim Prangley is bringing his talents to the LAFB Network and will be hosting a weekly USC Trojans Call-in show that all of our fans, listeners, and viewers can participate in.  The show will be every Wednesday at 6 PM PT, and Jamal "Madman" Madni or Ryan Dyrud will be joining Tim weekly. We are thrilled with this new addition as we strive to bring the best USC content to T...

We have a lot to dive into! The USC Trojans earned a big-time commitment over the weekend that will bolster the defensive line. Their quarterback commit, Jonas Williams, shined over the weekend during 7-on-7 tournament play. How did Ryder Lyons play? Plus, a local elite recruit potentially teased his commitment, while the Trojans land in the Top 3 for another midwest running back. Tune in to the U...

The USC Trojans are locking down their recruiting, and current commits are 'locked in." Two commits are reportedly done taking visits, as they remain focused solely on USC. Plus, is a new pipeline being built and a new commitment on the way?? All of this and more on the latest USC LAFB Show! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcas...

The USC Trojans are on a real heater in the world of recruiting. In the last 24 hours, they have earned 3 big commitments in 3-star IOL John Fifita, 4-star WR Trent Mosley, and 4-star IOL Esun Tafa. There are plenty of other high-end prospects that are trending in the direction of USC, including some local flip candidates. All of this and more on the latest USC LAFB Show! Make sure to like and sub...

We are back for another quick USC Trojans recruiting update. The No.1 DL in the 2026 class has put the Trojans in his Top 10, but he has yet to visit USC. Once he does, what kind of lasting impression can the program have? Plus, commit Xavier Griffin just got bumped up to a 5-star recruit and is now the No.1 LB in the 2026 class. How is the process going for him and the USC Trojans? Tune in and ma...

The USC Trojans continue to add to their front office and coaching staff with two more hires. We discuss what these hires mean and how they will impact recruiting and game day preparation. Plus, here's another recruiting update. USC is trending for two top offensive linemen, and one of the top defensive backs in the country is set to visit campus after getting a new prediction to end up at Oregon....

The USC Trojans have put an emphasis on recruiting in their home state of California. The best talent plays in this state, and now, that top-tier talent is beginning to stay home. How many of the Top 10 Recruits will end up in the 2026 class? I break down why I think the Trojans can lock down a staggering amount. Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel! Listen to our USC...

USC Trojans recruiting is on fire after flipping QB Jonas Williams and earning a commitment from EDGE Simote Katoanga. They also have earned multiple commitment predictions and are trending positive for others. Can USC keep this momentum throughout the entire recruitment process? Ryan breaks down the commitment and why this cycle feels much different than last year. Tune in and make sure to like a...