USC falls to No. 18 in AP Poll after home loss to Oregon

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

USC falls to No. 18 in AP Poll after home loss to Oregon
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USC football dropped to No. 18 in the AP Poll following a 41-27 loss to Oregon at the Coliseum on Saturday. This defeat leaves the Trojans with a 4-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Big Ten play. Oregon moved up five spots to No. 15 in the latest rankings. USC's upcoming schedule includes matchups against Penn State and Washington, both of whom are currently unranked after recent losses. USC will face Washington next Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.

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  • •USC loses 41-27 to Oregon at the Coliseum.
  • •Trojans drop six spots to No. 18 in the AP Poll.
  • •Oregon moves up to No. 15 after the win.
  • •USC's record now stands at 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten.
  • •Next game is against Washington next Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Pacific.
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  • 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — USC drops six spots to No. 18 in AP Poll following Oregon loss
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Not surprisingly, the Trojans dropped in the rankings after falling to Oregon at home

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