Oregon excels over USC but falls short of Big Ten elite rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Oregon football has shown significant improvement compared to USC over the last three seasons. Although Oregon outperformed USC, both teams are ranked lower than expected in the Big Ten, with neither making the top tier. Indiana is positioned at No. 2 after an unbeaten run, while Oregon sits at No. 3 due to its strong record under Coach Dan Lanning. The Ducks have reached notable milestones but lack a national championship, similar to USC. Both programs seek to elevate their status amid rising competition in the conference.
- •Oregon is 46-8 under Coach Dan Lanning since 2023.
- •Neither Oregon nor USC is in the Big Ten's top two rankings.
- •Indiana has surpassed Oregon with 27 wins since 2024.
- •Oregon lost to Indiana in last year's playoffs.
- •Both teams aim to break into the elite tier of college football.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon clearly tops USC, yet Ducks aren't part of Big Ten's elite club
"Oregon has undeniably been a lot better than USC from 2023-2025, but the Ducks and Trojans share one uncomfortable Big Ten reality
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