USC faces Oregon in crucial Week 4 college football matchup
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
No. 12 USC hosts No. 20 Oregon on September 23 in a significant college football clash. Both teams seek clarity following mixed performances this season. USC, with a 4-0 record, aims for its first win against a ranked opponent under coach Lincoln Riley, who has struggled against top 25 teams. Oregon, coming off a dominant win but responding to previous setbacks, looks to regain its competitive edge in the Big Ten. The outcome will heavily influence both teams' standings and playoff prospects moving forward.
- •USC seeks first ranked win under Lincoln Riley
- •Oregon looks to rebound from earlier loss
- •Matchup is pivotal for College Football Playoff implications
- •Both teams aiming to address defensive shortcomings
- •Kickoff scheduled for September 23
- 4:23 PMCBS Sports — Lincoln Riley, USC seek breakthrough win over ranked opponent with Week 4 showdown vs. Oregon
"Another opportunity awaits the Trojans coach Saturday, when No. 12 USC hosts No. 20 Oregon
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