Battle of LA: USC, UCLA recruiting deepens Big Ten's west coast vision

May 5, 2026

By Cody Nagel, CBS Sports: The Battle of Los Angeles is taking on a different shape on the recruiting trail this cycle. Fresh off a No. 1 class in 2026, USC currently holds the No. 3 haul for 2027, according to 247Sports. Right behind them, UCLA sits at No. 4 as new coach Bob Chesney and a revamped staff have surged early this spring.

The rankings will move, and plenty will change between now and signing day, but the early snapshot is still notable. For the first time in years, USC and UCLA are climbing together in a market where two winning programs would further elevate the Big Ten’s reach and value.

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Battle of Los Angeles: USC, UCLA among top five recruiting classes as Big Ten's West Coast vision takes shape

Early recruiting momentum in the 2027 class from both USC and UCLA is testing the Big Ten's long-term bet on the LA market

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