Lincoln Riley using the transfer portal to boost USC's roster rebuild

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USC Trojans head football coach Lincoln Riley discusses his first recruiting class at USC and what was involved with filling the roster's needs. — USC head coach Lincoln Riley during signing day for the 2022 class (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

USC's announcement of its 2022 recruiting class made signing day feel more like a business transaction than the celebration it often is, centered around impactful commitments on the day. Between the two signing days in this 2022 cycle, USC has landed just one day-of commitment. But head coach Lincoln Riley was fine with that. And USC fans should be as well, considering the names added and immediate impact they are likely to have.

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