The USC Trojans aggressively swept up Southern California and other parts of the nation in 2026 for recruiting. And they pulled it off while facing minimal threats from rival UCLA when it came to poaching talent. Now, the Bruins will leave USC fans upset as UCLA jumped the Trojans in the recruiting rankings with a recent string of commitments. UCLA Leapfrogs USC in Team Recruiting Rankings Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) hurdles UCLA Bruins punter Will Karoll (49) as linebacker Scott Taylor (20) watches in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Coach Lincoln Riley, his coaching staff and the front office face a renewed threat on the recruiting trail. UCLA leapfrogged to No. 3 overall in the 247Sports national recruiting rankings, jumping right in front of USC.…