Saturday's game against Michigan State will be important for USC for obvious reasons. As always, there are important off-field aspects that will be taking place for the Trojans.
Recruiting is a constant 365-day-a-year endeavor. This is especially true for the coaching staff and support personnel.
It is also important to consider what has led to much of the latest success on the trail. Building and maintaining relationships is of the utmost importance when it comes to the modern approach. Some believe that recruiting is only a question of money and NIL. By far, with how the current rules are set up, in theory, USC holds an advantage in that regard.