Four-star defensive lineman commits to USC

It would have made sense if Viliami Moala, a four-star defensive lineman, chose to play for either the Utah Utes or BYU Cougars. Both have strong college football programs and both would have allowed the Salt Lake City, Utah, native to stay close to home.

UCLA, Oregon, Miami and Tennessee were also among Moala’s top choices, and each of those programs certainly has plenty to draw in a top recruit.

Ultimately, though, it was the USC Trojans that won over the 6-foot-5, 305-pound high school junior. He announced his commitment on X: