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With two losses already on the resume, the USC Trojans are in a one-game season every week during this final stretch of the regular season to remain alive in th
The No. 20 Trojans didn’t start the season among the teams in consideration for the College Football Playoff, but this team’s drive has it closing in.
Those modest rankings for the Trojans, Hawkeyes, Wolverines and Huskies make their paths to the playoff fairly clear; they will likely need to win out and finish the regular season at 10-2 in order to clinch a berth.
Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels (9-1, 5-0 SEC) continue a strong 2025 season with the program's College Football Playoff hopes within arms this fall. After
USC football continued its 2025 College Football Playoff quest with a win against Northwestern. Look back at Trojans Wire's coverage and analysis:
Voters in the Coaches Poll continue to question this ACC this season after Virginia and Louisville became the latest teams to tumble in Sunday's Week 12 top 25 rankings update following unexpected losses. Georgia Tech is now the highest-ranked team within a conference whose College Football Playoff merits are weakening down the stretch.
At 6–2, the USC Trojans remain alive in the College Football Playoff race — but a November gauntlet featuring the Iowa Hawkeyes and Oregon Ducks will determine if they can sneak into the 12-team field.