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USC Aims for Big Ten's Best Recruiting Class in Conference Debut
1 Aug
Summary
- New revenue-sharing opportunities for 2026 recruits
- USC assembling top-rated Big Ten recruiting class
- Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan also have elite 2026 classes
As of August 1, 2025, the college football recruiting landscape is about to undergo a significant shift with the introduction of new revenue-sharing opportunities for the Class of 2026. This development is set to impact the recruiting game across the Big Ten conference.
In the current recruiting cycle, USC has emerged as a frontrunner, assembling what is shaping up to be the top-rated recruiting class in the Big Ten. The Trojans, who are entering their second season in the conference, are tenths of a point away from having the nation's best recruiting class overall, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Meanwhile, other familiar Big Ten powers are also putting together impressive 2026 recruiting classes. Defending national champion Ohio State and defending Big Ten champion Oregon are both securing top-10 national recruiting rankings. Michigan, too, is just outside the top-10 with a high-quality class already in place.
As the recruiting race heats up, the landscape of college football is poised to shift in the coming years, with the new revenue-sharing opportunities set to play a significant role in shaping the future of the sport.
