USC rises to No. 15 in AP Poll after bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

USC climbs three spots to No. 15 in the latest AP Poll despite not playing during its bye week. The Trojans' ranking reflects their strong performance in previous games and positions them among six Big Ten teams in the top 25. Upcoming challenges include a game against No. 6 Indiana on November 11 and a rivalry match against No. 4 UCLA on November 28. Conquering both opponents could solidify USC's spot within the top ten at the end of the season.
- •USC moved up three spots in the AP Poll to No. 15.
- •The Trojans did not play during their second off week.
- •USC is one of six Big Ten teams in the top 25.
- •Upcoming games include Indiana on November 11 and UCLA on November 28.
- •Winning both contests could help USC secure a top ten finish.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — USC moves up three spots to No. 15 in latest AP Poll
"For the second time this season, the Trojans moved up in the AP Poll during a week where they did not play a game.
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