
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
April 1, 2025
USC has the No. 1 class in the country as we move into April.
There’s a long way to go, but the Trojans’ new GM hire appears to be paying off in a big way.
Is North Carolina’s recent surge something to note?
This segment is from Tuesday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin RED HOT: Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans COMMITMENT beating out Alabama shows 2026 staying power.

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