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.

Lincoln Riley and the Trojans were far from their best, but they did show toughness and resilience on the road. They deserve credit for that

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The USC Trojans (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2, 3-2) Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the USC vs. Nebraska odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Off a road win over Nebraska, the No. 20 USC Trojans come back home for a date with the Northwestern Wildcats. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley touched on what he's seen from Northwestern and urged USC fans to 'be excited' about the position their team is in.

Jayden Maiava led key scoring drives and the USC defense figured out how to stop the run, helping the No. 23 Trojans earn a road win over Nebraska.

Playoff football is all about winning in the trenches, and Mount Desert Island's dominance in that aspect of the game was the sweet spot for the Trojans on Oct. 30.

With 35 commitments and two five-stars leading the way, the USC Trojans sit atop the 2026 Rivals Team Rankings — but coach Lincoln Riley’s Trojans still have work to do to secure their first No. 1 class since 2006.