Chris Roland grew up in a family that rooted for USC and so, he says, "it just passed down through" to him.
That's why it was such a big deal to the 2019 defensive back from Palmdale, Calif., when the Trojans came through with a scholarship offer last Thursday.
"It meant a lot to me actually. That's my dream school," Roland told TrojanSports.com. "I've been watching them since I was little, so it's a big accomplishment for me and my family."
It also sets up a tough decision.
Because USC didn't start actively recruiting Roland until the last couple months, he had committed to Arizona back in July while building a strong relationship with the coaching staff there.
So where does all that leave him now?