Four-star OL Isaiah Bertola lands big USC offer

Hawaii native has official visits set with BYU and Cal as his recruitment heats up.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Honolulu (Hawaii) Farrington offensive lineman Isaiah Bertola, a four-star recruit ranked No. 202 nationally, has a pair of official visits set with BYU and Cal. He just landed a scholarship offer from USC, a school he's been hoping to hear from, adding to his growing list of offers that also includes Duke, Penn State, UCLA, and Washington.

Why it matters

Bertola is one of the top tackle prospects on the West Coast, and his recruitment heating up with major offers from programs like USC, BYU, and Cal is significant for the future of his college football career. Landing a blue-chip offensive lineman is crucial for top programs looking to build a strong foundation up front.

The details

Bertola, who stands out with his long frame, good footwork, and ability as both a pass protector and run blocker, has official visits scheduled with BYU on June 19 and Cal on June 5. He visited BYU last year and was impressed by the bond between the players and coaches. The new USC offer, which came earlier this week, is especially meaningful for Bertola as he has family near the school and has always been drawn to the Trojans' program.

  • Bertola received the USC offer earlier this week.
  • He has official visits scheduled with BYU on June 19 and Cal on June 5.

The players

Isaiah Bertola

A four-star offensive lineman from Honolulu (Hawaii) Farrington High School, ranked as the No. 202 overall prospect in the country.

Zach Hanson

The offensive line coach at USC, who has developed a good relationship with Bertola.

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What they’re saying

“I just got offered by USC earlier today and I'm very excited about it. This is the one I've been waiting on because I love what they got going on at USC right now.”

— Isaiah Bertola, Offensive lineman (on3.com)

“I actually have family out there not far from the school so I'm definitely going to take an official visit. I've developed a good relationship with coach (Zach) Hanson (OL coach) and I've always liked USC so this was big for me.”

— Isaiah Bertola, Offensive lineman (on3.com)

What’s next

Bertola plans to take an official visit to USC in the coming weeks to get a closer look at the program and campus.

The takeaway

Bertola's recruitment has taken a major turn with the addition of the USC offer, as the Trojans have long been one of his dream schools. This new offer, combined with his upcoming official visits to BYU and Cal, will be pivotal in Bertola's decision-making process as he looks to find the best fit for his college football future.