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.

Last week, USC came in at No. 23 in the college football AP Poll. After taking down Nebraska on the road Saturday night, the Trojans rose three spots, and are now ranked No. 20.

The SEC race is heating up as we roll past Week 10, with several powerhouse programs still eyeing a shot at the conference crown. From unbeaten juggernauts to surprise contenders, the standings are shaping up for an exciting November finish.

The No. 20 USC Trojans return to Los Angeles with a Big Ten road win following their 21-17 victory at the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Even with low numbers from the

Week 10 of the 2025 season is a pivotal point on the college football calendar. Not only does it mark the time at which almost every school in the nation will have played eight games -- or two-thirds of their schedule -- it also heralds the arrival of the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal.

No. 7 Ole Miss returns home Saturday to face South Carolina, as the Gamecocks seek to end a three-game skid against ranked foes.

The No. 20 USC Trojans went into a hostile environment on Saturday night and walked away with a 21-17 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  USC struggled mightily