USC faces Indiana in College Football Playoff elimination game
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
No. 18 USC visits No. 9 Indiana for a crucial College Football Playoff matchup on Saturday. The Trojans recently climbed the rankings after defeating Ohio State but are still reeling from a loss to Wisconsin. Indiana, despite having a strong defense, dropped in the CFP rankings during its bye week and needs a win to stay in playoff contention. Texas will also be in action against No. 21 LSU, as both teams vie for postseason positions, adding further stakes to this pivotal weekend in college football.
- •USC is ranked No. 18 after a key win against Ohio State.
- •Indiana has dropped in the CFP rankings despite a strong defense.
- •Texas meets LSU in a critical match for playoff positioning.
- •Both USC and Indiana are in potential elimination scenarios.
- 6:40 PMCBS Sports — Week 11 College Football Playoff impact games: USC-Indiana, Texas-LSU bring elimination consequences
"LSU fights for its postseason life against Texas, Indiana hosts an elimination battle with USC and crucial conference races take center stage across a pivotal Saturday
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