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How USC Landed Talanoa Ili: Why TomTom Topui's Flip Changed Everything for the Trojans
One year later, the story behind Talanoa Ili's commitment to USC reveals far more than a recruiting victory. In conversations with Ili's father, Glen, WeAreSC looks back at the relationships, recruiting momentum, and vision that helped the Trojans land one of the premier linebackers in the 2026 class—and why becoming a USC Trojan ultimately mattered more than anything else.
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