Jerome Myles to USC? Is Utah Football Recruiting in danger of losing out on a 5-star receiver?

Kyle Whittingham and the Utah Utes could lose out on a key recruit in the class of 2025 to the USC Trojans. Is Utah's slow passing start to blame for Jerome Myles, potentially favoring Lincoln Riley and USC Football?
How should we feel about Utah Football's progress two weeks into the season? Who are the top high school football players Utah will be targeting in the class of 2026?
On today's Locked On Utes, JT Wistrcill and former Utah Football player Moose Bingham talk all things Utah Recruiting.
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[@gsands2948]

These kids have always known about USC and Lincoln’s offensive attack but now they these elite recruits are seeing the defensive coaching . ✌🏽

[@coreylyman]

Love the 2026 recruiting insight. I did not realize how deep this class was. How am I going to get any work done with all of the highlights I need to watch now?

[@theoptimist9605]

I agree. It’s very frustrating that USC and BYU are starting to get most of the top Utah high school kids again. Now that we no longer have the PAC 12 advantage, it seems like BYU is once again starting to dominate us at the high school level. We need a better NIL collective to be more competitive in the transfer market. Where are all of our big donors???

[@jonathanwistrcill1336]

@coreylyman yeah Moose does a great job keeping it straight cause it’s not easy haha!

[@KSals]

@@theoptimist9605 Why are you always here trying to promote BYU? Please show us where BYU is "starting to get most of the top Utah high school kids". The closest thing was this year they got Satuala, which was only one pick up. Utah dominated BYU in the in state recruiting this year. Please share with us how your cougs are "starting to get most of the top Utah high school kids again".

[@theoptimist9605]

@@KSals I understand that you (and many of our fans) absolutely hate BYU, but I don’t. I have many good friends who went to that university and I actually like them (you’d be shocked, but most of them are really awesome people). My comment about our NIL program needing more support and more money was actually more about seeing the success BYU is having in basketball. I acknowledge that I haven’t looked at our high school recruiting ranking since last year (we had dropped from the 30’s to the 70’s). I’ll make sure I check it out again when I have time. However, again, I think our NIL collective needs a major overhaul if we’re going be competitive moving forward. Anyway, please don’t let my comments annoy you so much. I simply don’t hate BYU, and their religion, like you do. I’m not a BYU fan. I actually just think there are some things to admire about their fanbase and the way they do things at their university. Best wishes

[@KSals]

@@theoptimist9605 First, please show me where I stated I hate their religion? Second, football is not basketball. Go on BYU's basketball pages and fan out there. BYU will have a ton of success in the coming years... in basketball. Their football program? That's a bit of a joke.

[@michaelhorne4019]

Whittingham is going to retire after this season. He’s built a win now season and then he’s outta here. Can’t blame him but scalley is going to be thrown into a rebuild

[@DeRochette]

I think Utah is set for next year too. Scally won't skip a beat

[@Романо-ж2ь]

@@theoptimist9605BYU troll, I remember when you were tooting BYU’s horn saying that they were dominating Utah in recruiting when Utah was #70 and BYU was #63 this year. My, how the turns have tabled. If you want something to worry about, why don’t you worry about things a little “closer to home”.

[@kyle8947]

@@Романо-ж2ьI’m glad I’m not the only one that caught this BYU homer. He needs to get a life.

[@Романо-ж2ь]

@@kyle8947 right? Haha, it’s been his shtick for ages, but it’s just a strange hobby in my opinion. I will say that he’s committed to his craft, but it’s a strange one nonetheless. I have never gone to BYU message boards, videos, or groups, to talk about how bad they are or about how good Utah is. That’s why I think that it’s weird that theoptimist and robert.pearce come over here to talk about how bad Utah is.

[@Романо-ж2ь]

@@kyle8947plus, the fact that he deleted his comments prove that he got got. Good work, fellow Utah fan and internet stranger.

[@stephenmras8519]

Should have Myles talk to Dorian Singer about his experience at USC.

[@scottroper1505]

Singer was a 1 year wonder. It was actually a bad move by USC to go after Singer. 9:08

[@TrojanCondor]

Maybe have him talk to Jordan Addison or Amon Ra Saint Brown or Michael Pittman Jr. or Drake London.

[@MegaUSC1]

Lol its 2024 USC is a different beast and he under performed. Our Wideouts are the best and Riley is the better coach

[@MegaUSC1]

​@@scottroper1505💯✌🏼

[@MegaUSC1]

​@@TrojanCondorWho all excelled at USC✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@MMorris-fs5rj]

Can’t help, but wonder if Jerome sees Isaac not doing that great over the last two games and is wondering if his QB will end up being the starter at Utah Which I’m sure deincentivizes him wanting to come

[@kyle8947]

How can we expect to grab a 5 star WR when we prioritize a QB legs over his arm. Whit has done it for 20 years with the exception of Jordan Wynn. Hopefully we keep Wyatt Becker.

[@amikewheelio]

Don’t blame Wilson’s Shite play on the O-line!

[@madisonoldman6772]

Johnson John Gonzalez Sarah Lee Daniel

[@monicaayrton7639]

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[@NsiejdSnidnfp]

Gonzalez Melissa Hall Margaret Davis Donna

[@osteeneogdenese2569]

Hall Lisa Thomas Nancy Harris Paul

[@zachgower7447]

I'm as irritated and upset as you are JT about Myles but if he wants to go to USC and a team with no defense so be it. They will not make it as far as Utah will. Utah the team that beat USC 3 times in a row with the #1 QB in the nation and #1 draft pick Caleb Williams. What would they do against Utah without Caleb? The answer is lose again and they will lose a lot once they start facing tougher teams. Oregon and Ohio St will destroy USC and that soft defense. The LSU game was either a fluke or LSU is just bad. Like Moose said best of luck, but Utah would be the best choice for a better team imo and we have a QB that loves to throw him the ball. Utah does need to throw the damn WR's the ball more and they will, it just sucks that Myles may be judging Utah on the first 2 games. Throw the damn ball Utah! Get your practice in against Utah St and all the easy games on the schedule with no risk of losing and prepare for Oklahoma St. Isaic will be good he's learning and Utah is just being super conservative and not risking a loss by letting him throw too much yet as a freshman.

[@goatbebryant4915]

😂😂 Utah trash

[@noworriesbehappymr.x7681]

Awww Utah fans thinking of USC .... must be happy playing for big 12 😂

[@averyr18]

Stop living in the past cUte

[@shameless1047]

No defense? I guess you haven’t watched college football this season

[@blazzedbunny3243]

No defense? LOL. What a soft fan base

[@halfbreed7208]

WeAreSC Fight On 🗡️✌🏽😤 Fight On 🗡️✌🏽💪🏽😤 WeAreSC Fight On 🗡️✌🏽💪🏽😤

[@BHTSGOHRD]

I’m a USC fan but I respect the Utah coaching staff and how they develop talent. Let the best program land this kid ✌️🔥

[@David_USC]

Coach KW basically forced Riley to dump Grinch. We owe Utah a whole lot! 🙏🏾✌🏾

[@MegaUSC1]

That would be USC. ✌🏼 Fight On

[@halfbreed7208]

WeAreSC Fight On 🗡️✌🏽💪🏽😤 utah 😳they don’t win national titles 🏆 you know the …. Chip. 🏆 👀👀👀 LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TrojanCondor]

Seriously. How many Heisman Trophy winners national titles does Utah have? Oh yeah, zero. Fight On!.

[@davidbradham3515]

Utah may lose a recruit to SC? is this supposed to surprise me after watching the Utes for 30+ years? we should stop chasing rainbows and get good kids that want to be at Utah and develop talent. We've always been good at that. As a Ute fan, I dislike USC much more the the TDS. Ask Dorian Singer how the crowded WR room at USC worked out for him.

[@averyr18]

Him not choosing Utah doesn't mean he's not a good kid. Good vs bad doesn't depend on which school you choose.

[@blazzedbunny3243]

Singer wasn’t good enough to play. Sour grapes

[@MegaUSC1]

He wasn't that good

[@halfbreed7208]

utah 👀👀 College football 🏈 playoff 😳 LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣WeAreSC Fight On 🗡️✌🏽💪🏽😤

[@davidbradham3515]

Isaac has to find the receivers. He seemed to have trouble in the last game. He has the potential but, how excited are we supposed to be waiting for him to develop? it would be nice to see him throw to the same Zip Code

[@amikewheelio]

Isaac Wilson looks like a hot mess. He’s got tunnel vision for the long bomb, doesn’t complete the short easy passes & makes bad Decisions under pressure.

[@amikewheelio]

@@averyr18 he looks REALLY bad.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

Idk man. Jerome Myles has been injured his Jr year and is now injured his senior year. Thats Not a good sign for USC. 🤔 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@theoptimist9605]

We need Cam back ASAP! Hopefully he’ll make it back by the Oklahoma State game.

[@jspiderflash5167]

Never know if Whitt doesn't retire this year, but if he does I think Ludwig retires as well. If he does, Scalley should ask Dan Mullen or BJ to be the OC...

[@Destiny-ju6kl]

Walker Richard Martinez Thomas Anderson Frank

[@RobertRidgeway-d1t]

Taylor Margaret Martinez Edward Williams Daniel

[@robbyvikleapman3413]

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[@ChrissyAllen-yu1mc]

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[@WoodGeorgia]

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[@russmontgomery9110]

Oh my goodness, does Jerome not want to play at Utah? If he goes to USC it will make it all the sweeter the next time we beat up on them again. Go Utes!!!!

[@SC17KB]

Fat chance of us hiring Grinch again, good luck - watch what happens to the big 10

[@teifaf6036]

✌✌

[@PNWUte]

6:40 LFG? watch your mouth, Moose

[@byrongray5466]

✌👀

[@maccleezy801]

It’s obvious he went to USC and secured a bag. Let’s move on someone who silent committed what twice now and then moves on. Using us for his benefit and the ppl of Utah deserve better. This the kind of stuff that is ruining my love for this sport

[@goatbebryant4915]

Cry big soft Utah mormon 😂

[@loganshimp7838]

@@goatbebryant4915Utah owns USC😂😂 Get out of our chat and stay jealous bud.

[@averyr18]

​@@loganshimp7838but you don't own a National Championship and never will.

[@jcruz2357]

​@@loganshimp7838 win a rose 🌹 bowl game 😂😂😂😂

[@WAHollier54]

LMAO! “Utah owns USC” 😂😂. Define ownership? All those championship trophies the Utes have 😂

[@OhShiitakeMushrooms]

Tried of losing out these top recruits to these big overrated schools like USC who we have moped the floor with time and time again these last few years. Come on guys, give Utah a chance.

[@lakeshow5647]

You mad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dracwahlss]

Utah still owns USC till further notice 😂😂

[@lakeshow5647]

@@dracwahlss please since when 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dracwahlss]

@lakeshow5647 Utah is the reason USC didn't make the playoffs the last two years. It was a pretty even series in the pac-12 other than the last 5 years and going 0-3 with a Heisman winner is pretty embarrassing. But you know they got a decent team this year. Hopefully, they don't choke against someone in the big10 🤷‍♂️

[@goatbebryant4915]

​@@dracwahlssUtah will never win a natty USC didn't have a defensive coach but now you see the motion we got when we got a complete team ✌🏽 Utah back to being a punching bag in a sorry conference

[@Number4lead]

Money money money.

[@blazzedbunny3243]

No, it’s about development and nfl.

[@WAHollier54]

Correct! NIL opportunities are great in LA. How’s that working out in Utah? 😂

[@robertpearce4316]

It's this way for almost the whole big 12. Has been for years

[@THEeyepatch11]

How would you know, your 'real' team has been in the conference for one season and went 5-7. Hilarious.

[@robertpearce4316]

@THEeyepatch11 pathetic. Recruiting numbers are documented. Lol I do like byu fans. Lol

[@THEeyepatch11]

@@robertpearce4316 I'm surprised you know how to spell documented. Hilarious.

[@robertpearce4316]

@THEeyepatch11 I'm suprised you get on a utah sports show. You are definitely a closet byu fan.

[@THEeyepatch11]

@@robertpearce4316 Deflection doesn't work on me Blue & White. Hilarious.

[@MegaUSC1]

USC is back. Y'all can't compete.

[@roundsquash6392]

Will Cam be coming back next year?

[@forwork2601]

I’m a die hard USC fan. But we will never be able to beat the Utes. Even if Miles committed

[@willstrick9185]

U aren’t a usc fan💀

[@WAHollier54]

You ain’t no USC fan… you a >🤡 for sure though! 😂😂😂

[@robertpearce4316]

If southern utah and baylor were world beaters I would feel great about utah too. Utah is a good team and beating up on bad teams. I have been making ksu fans mad when I ask about them replacing 15 guys from last year. 5 td against tech last year has made everyone lose their mind. I'm sure isu has open your eyes. Osu will not give up. Since 2021 osu have numerous come back games.