USC projected fourth in Big Ten preseason poll ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
USC has been ranked fourth in the Cleveland.com Big Ten Preseason Media Poll released ahead of Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Teams ranked above USC include Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana. The Trojans will aim to prove their competitiveness this season, facing all three higher-ranked teams, with two matchups at home. Additionally, USC is set to visit Penn State and host Washington during the season, but will not play Michigan, ranked fifth.
- •USC to start the season ranked fourth in Big Ten.
- •Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana ranked above USC.
- •Trojans face all top three teams this season.
- •Two key games against top teams are at home.
- •USC not scheduled to play Michigan this season.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — USC picked to finish fourth in Big Ten by Cleveland.com Preseason Poll
"Big Ten Media Days are here, and with it, that means the release of the conference preseason poll. Where is USC projected to finish in the league?
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