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Oregon Ducks Slip in 2027 Recruiting Rankings After Losing Commit to USC
The Ducks have fallen behind several Big Ten programs as the Trojans continue to land top recruits.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:58pm by Ben Kaplan
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An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity of the recruiting war between Oregon and USC for top high school talent.Eugene TodayThe Oregon Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning have seen their 2027 recruiting class rankings slip after losing a four-star recruit to the USC Trojans. The Ducks now sit at No. 13 in the On3 rankings, trailing several Big Ten programs as well as their Pac-12 rival USC, who recently flipped a top recruit from Oregon.
Why it matters
Recruiting top high school talent is crucial for the Ducks to maintain their status as a national championship contender. Falling behind programs like Ohio State, USC, and Nebraska in the recruiting rankings could make it harder for Oregon to keep up with the elite teams in college football.
The details
Oregon had the No. 9 recruiting class in the country prior to losing four-star recruit Drew Fielder to USC. The Trojans now have the No. 5 class, with five-star Honor Fa'alave Johnson headlining their 2027 haul. Meanwhile, the Ducks are still seeking their first five-star commit and trail four Big Ten programs in the rankings.
- Oregon's spring game is scheduled for April 25, which is a key recruiting weekend for the Ducks.
- The summer visit season typically brings a flurry of commitments for college programs.
The players
Dan Lanning
The head coach of the Oregon Ducks, who is working to rebuild the program's recruiting momentum.
Drew Fielder
A four-star recruit who decommitted from Oregon and pledged to play for USC instead.
Honor Fa'alave Johnson
A five-star recruit who is the crown jewel of USC's 2027 recruiting class so far.
What’s next
Oregon will have opportunities to regain recruiting momentum at their spring game in April and during the summer visit season, when they hope to land more commitments and climb back up the rankings.
The takeaway
The Ducks' recent recruiting struggles against USC and several Big Ten powers highlight the challenges of maintaining an elite program in the modern college football landscape. Lanning and his staff will need to work hard to reignite Oregon's recruiting success in the coming months.
