The UCLA Bruins were in the final two with USC for 2026 four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili's services, and ultimately struck out. But given the history of USC losing commits, UCLA is still in this ...

Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili committed to the USC Trojans in June, giving the Trojans a key building block for their 2026 recruiting class. The Orange Lutheran standout is one of USC’s top ...

Recently, four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili cut his list schools down to two: USC and UCLA. He set his commitment date for Father's Day. On Sunday, afternoon, the Trojans fittingly once again ...

Four-star linebacker recruit Talanoa Ili committed to the USC Trojans over the UCLA Bruins on Sunday, and he revealed his decision shortly after his announcement on the 247Sports YouTube channel.

Four-star outside linebacker Talanoa Ili, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to USC over UCLA, he told ESPN on Sunday, landing as the latest high-profile addition in the Trojans' class.

HOW TALANOA ILI FITS WITH USC USC's linebacker depth in 2025 isn't too strong, and the team will lose both Eric Gentry and Anthony Beavers Jr. at the conclusion of the season.

Talanoa Ili will no longer take any more official visits and will play college ball in L.A.; Ili said he will choose between USC and UCLA on Fathers Day, June 15th.

"UCLA and USC are the finalists for Talanoa Ili and he will commit on June 15. He is coming off his official visit to USC and the Trojans are going to be tough to beat," Wiltfong said.