How much is NIL affecting USC’s recruiting? 2025 prospects to watch? Trojans mailbag

LOS ANGELES — It’s been relatively quiet around USC since it beat Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, but there’s still plenty to talk about as the Trojans embark upon the new year. Our readers have questions about a lot of things, so let’s get to them. Note: Submitted questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Hey, Antonio. I hear a lot about how NIL and the USC collective situation are partly to blame for some of USC’s recruiting struggles. What about this situation is the problem? Do USC’s collectives not have the money other schools do (hard to believe)? Does USC refuse to give high school players money, or is it just not paying big money to them?…