One of the biggest recruiting battles in the 2027 class appears to be swinging toward the USC Trojans, and it could signal something much larger about the future of the program. Four-star safety Gavin Williams, the No. 6 safety in the country according to 247Sports , is nearing his commitment decision. The California native has narrowed his choices to USC, Notre Dame, Washington and UCLA, but this race increasingly looks like it is coming down to the Trojans and Fighting Irish. That alone makes the recruitment important. When USC and Notre Dame battle for elite prospects, it usually means the player is viewed as a future difference-maker. Williams fits that description perfectly. Now, momentum appears to favor USC. Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Rivals insider Mike Singer logged a prediction for the Trojans to land Williams.…