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USC Trojans' Chad Bowden Prioritizing Southern California In 2026 Recruiting Class
The USC Trojans have made significant upgrades to the structure of their football program. From hiring a brand new front office staff, to making key on-the-fiel
‘The Best I’ve Ever Been Around’ – Chad Bowden Praises Lincoln Riley’s Recruiting Ability
USC head coach Lincoln Riley heads into a pivotal season, facing both pressure and high expectations. After a challenging third year, Riley is tasked with refining his recruiting strategy to validate his $88 million contract.
USC roster thoughts: 10 takeaways from a conversation with Trojans GM Chad Bowden
Bowden made it clear once again that recruiting local prospects will be a priority for the USC personnel staff.
Swanson: New USC GM Chad Bowden sends message to recruits, fans: ‘This is the place to be’
Bowden praises Trojans A.D. Jen Cohen and head coach Lincoln Riley, promises to recruit Southern California high schools and to “give every ounce of me for USC to win.”
USC Trojans GM Chad Bowden Details 'Aggressive' Mindset In NIL, Recruiting
The USC Trojans have the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in 2026 according to 247Sports. In past years, it may have seemed too early to consider that a major win.
Chad Bowden shares recruiting vision for USC
Bowden hopes to turn around the recruiting fortunes of the Trojans, who haven't lived up to expectations the past few cycles.
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Marcus Freeman's Potential Rift with Chad Bowden Emerges as USC GM’s Disrespectful Antic Adds to Notre Dame’s Double Blow
You’d think Notre Dame is merely at the onset of a special few years. The post Marcus Freeman's Potential Rift with Chad ...
USC recruiting on an uptick — why this surge feels more sustainable
The Trojans hold the No. 1 spot in the 2026 class rankings after landing commitments from two top-150 prospects.
USC’s new GM convinced Trojans are ‘sleeping giant’ of college football
Chad Bowden is convinced he can help make USC the "most aggressive" college football program in the NIL era, and he doesn't see any potential conflict with Lincoln Riley.
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USC GM Chad Bowden, Trojans ready for current college football climate
USC's new GM took his new job with open eyes about winning in today's college football as well as how the Trojans are set up to do just that. USC general manager Chad Bowden's normal is a far ...
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The Times of Troy: Chad Bowden’s arrival has shifted the power dynamics for USC football
So let’s start there. Since USC hired Chad Bowden to be its new general manager last month, there has been a lot of discussion about power dynamics within the football program. And there’s no ...
USC Trojans 5-Star Commit Xavier Griffin No. 1 Linebacker In Updated Recruiting Rankings
Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin committed to the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley in July of 2024, and he recently received a boost in the latest recruit ...