Despite national sentiment, the USC Trojans continue to recruit elite local defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou.

It is being reported that he will be back on campus on Monday of this week, as the Trojans try to move up in his recruitment and persuade him to stay home.

Here is the latest intel and where the program stands. Also, what effect could this have on the other defensive linemen's recruiting?

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Original report of Fakatou's visit from WeAreSC: https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/news/marcus-fakatou-shares-why-hes-returning-to-usc-monday-trojans-making-it-personal/

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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The USC Trojans just gained the commitment of in-state 3-star tight end Jace Cannon. This is another big win for Chad Savage, Lincoln Riley, and the entire USC program.

What will Cannon bring to the offense, and will the Trojans add another tight end to the class, or will this be it?

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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We are back with some USC Basketball talk! The USC Trojans and Eric Musselman received huge news that star player Rodney Rice will be returning for the 2026 season. He started off the 2025 season red hot before getting injured and missing the rest of the campaign. What will his return mean, and who else are the Trojans targeting in the transfer portal?

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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FanDuel just released its odds for teams to make the 2026 College Football Playoff. Where do the USC Trojans land within college football and within the Big Ten?

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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Currently, the USC Trojans have one offensive lineman committed in the 2027 class, Drew Fielder. That could change as they just locked in two official visits, and look to be scheduling another.

Here is where the Trojans stand in offensive line recruiting, and who the next commits could be.

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Reis Russell quote on WeAreSC: https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/news/multi-day-visit-gives-reis-russell-clear-view-of-usc-locks-in-official-visit/

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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When the USC Trojans landed wide receiver Terrell Anderson in the transfer portal, there was a lot of excitement about what he could become in Lincoln Riley's offense.

The Athletic just released their WR transfer portal rankings. Where do they rank Anderson, and what is his ceiling with Jayden Maiava and the USC offense?

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Link to The Athletic article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7164112/2026/04/09/college-football-transfer-portal-wr-rankings-coleman-marsh/?source=user_shared_article

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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After the USC Trojans gained the commitment of St. John Bosco linebacker Josiah Poyer, we have discussed whether Lincoln Riley would add a 2nd backer to the 2027 class, or be content with Poyer as the lone player in the room.

They have continued recruiting the position, and we have talked about players like Toa Satele and Alabama prospect Isaac McNeil.

McNeil just dropped his Top 7, and Satele is on a visit in the SEC. Here is the latest.

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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After landing Honor Fa'alave Johnson, there were questions on just how much NIL would the USC Trojans have to round out their defensive back room for the 2027 class.

One of their top targets, Gavin Williams, was on campus a bunch during the spring and remained a priority for Lincoln Riley and the program.

Here is the latest update on where the Trojans sit and if they can ultimately close out a commitment.

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Steve Wiltfong quote on Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/usc-2027-recruiting-intel-new-predictions-on-top-targets-april-momentum/

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Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026.

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Big Ten Media Days 2026 are set for late July, kicking off with the USC Trojans on July 28th. This exciting event marks a key moment before the college football season, spotlighting USC’s participation alongside Big Ten heavyweights like Wisconsin, Illinois, and Penn State. The Big Ten’s move back to Chicago promises a great atmosphere for media coverage and fan engagement.

This year, USC heads into Day One of the three-day event, a shift from previous years where they appeared on Day Two or the last day. This change signals increased attention on the Trojans and their evolving story in the Big Ten landscape. Key figures like Lincoln Riley will attend, bringing along two player representatives—likely including star quarterback Jayden Maiava, who has emerged as a team leader.

Big Ten Media Days have become the stage to build narratives, including the attempted emergence of a USC-Penn State rivalry. With Penn State lacking a true rival and USC eager to expand its Big Ten identity beyond the traditional USC-UCLA rivalry, this storyline adds an off-field battle to watch. Meanwhile, perennial powerhouses like Ohio State and Oregon steal the spotlight on Day Two, with UCLA joining them after being split from USC’s media day for the first time.

Big Ten Media Days are essential viewing for Trojans fans wanting expert analysis, insider news, and breaking updates on recruiting and player development. Be sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel for continuous coverage before and during the event.

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready as USC deepens its Big Ten roots and sets the tone for the 2026 football season.

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The USC Trojans have gained multiple expert predictions to land 4-star EDGE prospect Makai Brown. However, Notre Dame is still lurking and has moved up his visit to this weekend.

Will the Trojans seal the deal, and when could it happen?

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