There has been plenty of buzz surrounding USC football this offseason, and for good reason. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has quietly spent the last several months constructing what many believe could become one of the most dangerous rosters in the nation. USC is the Trojan Horse of college football in 2026: a program built in plain sight, slightly underestimated in its timing, but loaded with the kind of talent that could reshape the national landscape once the season fully opens. Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines (16) gestures after a reception against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images According to 247Sports, USC currently holds the No. 5 overall recruiting class in the nation for 2026 when incoming transfers are included. The Trojans also sit at No.…