Four years into the Lincoln Riley era in Southern California, skepticism has eclipsed the early Trojan swagger that once existed. Just when doubt hit a peak, Riley and his staff delivered a definitive counterpunch.

Riley and the Trojans shut out the noise by securing the No. 1 overall recruiting class in college football.

Does a top ranking guarantee wins? Of course not, but Riley is now putting his vision to the test with a roster that rivals the talent and potential of his best teams back in Norman with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Not only did Riley and the Trojans land the top recruiting class, but Wednesday night’s official depth chart revealed…

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