USC trolls Oregon, Dan Lanning with ‘cannonball’ commitment alert
- The USC Trojans' football program is making waves in college football recruiting, securing a commitment from four-star tight end Mark Bowman.
- Bowman, a highly touted tight end prospect, announced his decision friday.
- Lanning had previously jumped into a pool with five-star defensive end Richard Wesley to celebrate Wesley's commitment to Oregon.
USC just trolled Oregon and Dan Lanning in a major way after landing elite tight end Mark Bowman! The Trojans’ football program celebrated their four-star recruit with a hilarious “Anchorman” clip,taking a playful shot at Lanning following his earlier pool celebration with a different recruit. Bowman is a top-ranked tight end prospect in the 2026 class,and his commitment is a huge win for USC,whose 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 1 by ESPN. This bold move underscores the intensity of college football recruiting. at News Directory 3, we’re following all the action. Discover what’s next as USC solidifies its top-ranked recruiting class.
USC Trolls Oregon After Landing 4-Star TE Mark Bowman
Updated May 30, 2025
The USC Trojans’ football program is making waves in college football recruiting, securing a commitment from four-star tight end Mark Bowman. The team celebrated Bowman’s commitment with a playful jab at Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning.
Bowman, a highly touted tight end prospect, announced his decision friday. The Trojans then posted a video clip from the movie “Anchorman,” featuring Will Ferrell, a USC alumnus, diving into a pool. The clip, set to USC’s fight song, ended with the message “We got him,” seemingly mocking Lanning’s recent pool festivity with another recruit.
Lanning had previously jumped into a pool with five-star defensive end Richard Wesley to celebrate Wesley’s commitment to Oregon. However,Wesley has since decommitted from the Ducks.
Mark Bowman, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound player from Mater Dei High School, is ranked as the No. 24 overall player in the ESPN 300 for the 2026 class and the No. 3 tight end prospect. His commitment bolsters USC’s 2026 recruiting class, which currently holds the top spot in ESPN’s rankings. This successful recruiting and the social media banter highlight the competitive landscape of college football recruiting and the importance of securing top talent like Bowman to build a strong program.
What’s next
With Bowman on board, USC looks to solidify its top-ranked recruiting class and continue building a championship-contending team. The Trojans will aim to maintain their recruiting momentum and develop Bowman into a key player on the field.