The USC Trojans are having an active offseason with a handful of transfer portals and the return of key players, but there is one major flaw in their recruiting strategy that could be problematic.
Heading into next season, the USC Trojans have once again added more depth to their roster through the transfer portal, which creates one conclusion for USC moving forward.
The USC Trojans don't look like they'll have a major drop off on the perimeter post Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane with transfer receiver Terrell Anderson joining the roster.
As coach Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans head into the 2026 season, the additions of significant size in the frontcourt should help USC to compete in the Big Ten and have a much better showing than they did in 2025.
While the USC Trojans are thriving with strong offseason additions and returning stars, their in-state rival, the UCLA Bruins, are struggling with missed transfer targets and roster holes.
The USC Trojans look to have a bounce back season and as their offseason moves continue to round out, they are starting to look like legitimate Big Ten title contenders for 2026-27.
Following the NFL Draft, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley will look to the transfer portal class to fill the holes left on their roster with one transfer who could, but another who won't.
The USC Trojans look to make their first appearance in the College Football Playoff and there is one player that will make all the difference in navigating them through a tough Big Ten schedule.
The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman are quickly picking up momentum in the transfer portal after a slow start, signing their third player within the last week.