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Can USC's strong recruiting class overcome Big Ten challenges?

The Trojans' impressive summer recruiting efforts may not be enough to secure a playoff spot in a tough Big Ten landscape.

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  1. USC Trojans Making Strong Impression on California Four-Star RecruitYahoo Sports · Jul 17
  2. USC Trojans Trending Over UCLA Bruins for Four-Star Defensive Back RecruitYahoo Sports · Jul 17
  3. Three Interesting Stats Behind USC Trojans Recruiting ClassSports Illustrated · Jul 17
  4. USC Battling SEC Powers LSU, Texas for Local Four-Star RecruitSports Illustrated · Jul 17
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  1. Why the USC Trojans Are Big Winners in Summer RecruitingSports Illustrated · Jul 4
  2. The Underrated Strength of USC Trojans' Recruiting ClassSports Illustrated · Jul 4
  3. The Best Player From Each USC Trojans Recruiting Class Since 2020Yahoo Sports · Jul 4
  4. The Best Player from Each Georgia Tech Football Recruiting Class Since 2020Sports Illustrated · Jul 4
  5. The Best Player from Each Alabama Football Recruiting Class Since 2020Sports Illustrated · Jul 4
  6. One Key USC Transfer Left Off Ranking Of Big Ten TransfersSports Illustrated · Jun 18

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