USC's 2027 Recruiting Class Ranked Below UCLAJul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Football head coach Bob Chesney speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Jul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Football head coach Bob Chesney speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. USC coach Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season as head coach in Los Angeles. Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; USC Football head coach Lincoln Riley speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class and had a much improved 2025 season compared to 2024.