The USC Trojans are being smoked by the Oregon Ducks in college football recruiting. It is difficult to avoid this reality, however unpleasant it may be.
Oregon’s collection of four- and five-star football recruits surpasses what USC has been able to do. Washington and UCLA also have reason to be concerned, along with USC, about the extent to which Dan Lanning is stockpiling recruits and building future rosters in Eugene. It’s true that if Oregon doesn’t make a big impact in one of the next two seasons, we could see some recruits upset with the Ducks, but right now, this is a destination program with a robust NIL setup and modern, attractive facilities. Oregon and Ohio State are the two favorite teams to face each other in the Big Ten Championship Game later this season. Oregon is widely viewed as a top-five team with a strong chance of reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals, not just the playoff itself. USC may not make the playoffs in 2024, but the Trojans must at least make big strides so that the “reputation gap” between the two programs closes this year.
Oregon Ducks have 12 4- or 5-star commitments
The other three West Coast schools in the Big Ten have 10 — combined
I said in @Cover3Podcast that Oregon will build on second place in the Big Ten and it’s happening faster than I thought.
-Bud Elliott (@BudElliott3) June 29, 2024
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