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WeAreSC Football AND Recruiting Q&A (9/13)

by:Scott Schrader•09/13/21•

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Each week WeAreSC answers all of our subscribers questions on the USC Football Team and Recruiting.

We may not have an immediate reply, but we will do all we can to answer all questions submitted as expeditiously as possible. This week the hot topics include which recruits are wavering with their commitment, interest level, Clay Helton’s status, potential replacements and much more.

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