The USC Trojans are hosting a highly anticipated game against No. 4 Penn State on Saturday, and the Coliseum will be filled with top-tier recruits from the 2025 and 2026 classes.
Among the notable recruits attending the game is Julian Lewis, a five-star quarterback from Carrollton, Georgia. Lewis is ranked as the No. 11 overall player in the 2025 class and has already committed to USC. His father also attended the Trojans’ victory over LSU in Las Vegas.
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Other notable recruits expected to be in attendance include defensive lineman Benny Patterson III. Patterson’s top recruiter is Eric Henderson, who most recently worked with the Los Angeles Rams as a defensive line coach and is close friends with Aaron Donald. He is currently the 11th-best recruiter according to 247 Sports. Patterson praised the coaching staff
“I know they’ve coached some great talent and have a lot of professional experience,” Patterson said.
The number 3 linebacker in the nation; Matai Tagoa’i will also be in attendance along with #14 safety Kendarius Reddick; #25 edge rusher Hayden Lowe; four-star receiver Corey Simms; offensive tackle Elijah Vaikona; running back Daune Morris; defensive lineman Gus Cordova; and athlete James Johnson will also be at the game
In addition to these 2025 recruits, the game will also feature a number of elite 2026 prospects. Among them are quarterback Ryder Lyons, who is trending towards the USC Trojans, linebacker Tyler Atkinson, athlete Brandon Arrington, offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe, edge Braeden Jones, running back Brian Bonner, tight end Caleb Tafua, and linebacker Anthony Davis.
The USC Trojans are clearly making a strong push to attract top talent to their program. Head coach Lincoln Riley has made it a top priority to build his team through recruiting rather than relying on the transfer portal.
