It’s not enough for the USC Trojans to make a big splash in the state of California in one recruiting cycle. It has to become the new normal. After re-establishing itself as the premier recruiting power in its own backyard this past cycle, USC is making waves again in the 2027 cycle. They currently own the No. 3 class according to 247Sports. Locking Down the State of California Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Of the 11 commitments the Trojans hold, nine of them come from California. IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star cornerback Aaryn “J.O.” Washington was the team's first commitment in this current class.…