The USC Trojans just swallowed a tough pill as 2026 five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has decommitted from the team. So, what does that mean for head coach Lincoln Riley and Co.? What Xavier Griffin’s USC Decommitment Really Means for Lincoln Riley’s 2026 Class Locked On College Football host Spencer McLaughlin recently analyzed the situation in Los Angeles after USC lost its key recruit.

Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC's top-ranked class, sources told ESPN.

One of the Tide's top defensive targets in next year's recruiting class has officially reopened his recruitment after committing to USC in July of 2024.