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USC moves up to No. 12 in AP Poll after defeating Louisiana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

USC moves up to No. 12 in AP Poll after defeating Louisiana

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USC football secured a 49-30 victory over Louisiana on Saturday, improving to 3-0 this season. The win allowed USC to climb two spots to No. 12 in the latest AP Poll, following losses by higher-ranked teams such as Oregon and Oklahoma. Oregon dropped to No. 21 after its upset against Oklahoma State, impacting the dynamics of their upcoming match against USC. The Trojans will next face Rutgers in their Big Ten opener.

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•USC defeated Louisiana 49-30 at the Coliseum on September 14.
•Trojan's win brings their season record to 3-0.
•USC rises to No. 12 in the AP Poll.
•Oregon drops to No. 21 after losing to Oklahoma State.
•USC will play Rutgers next in their Big Ten opener.

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11:50 PMYahoo Sports — USC moves up to No. 12 in AP Poll following victory over Louisiana

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The Trojans moved up two spots after they defeated Louisiana and several teams ranked ahead of them lost over the weekend
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Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:50 PM
USC moves up to No. 12 in AP Poll following victory over Louisiana
The Trojans moved up two spots after they defeated Louisiana and several teams ranked ahead of them lost over the weekend

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