USC head coach Lincoln Riley heads into a pivotal season, facing both pressure and high expectations. After a challenging third year, Riley is tasked with refining his recruiting strategy to validate his $88 million contract.

The USC Trojans have made significant upgrades to the structure of their football program. From hiring a brand new front office staff, to making key on-the-fiel

Bowden made it clear once again that recruiting local prospects will be a priority for the USC personnel staff.

Bowden praises Trojans A.D. Jen Cohen and head coach Lincoln Riley, promises to recruit Southern California high schools and to “give every ounce of me for USC to win.”

Bowden hopes to turn around the recruiting fortunes of the Trojans, who haven't lived up to expectations the past few cycles.

The USC Trojans knocked it out of the park when they were able to lure Chad Bowden from rival Notre Dame and make him their new GM. Just over a month on the job, and he is already making waves, and the program has the most momentum that it has had in recent years.