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USC Trojans move up to No. 16 in AP Poll following chaotic weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

USC Trojans move up to No. 16 in AP Poll following chaotic weekend

Summary

USC climbed three spots to No. 16 in the latest AP Poll released on Sunday. The Trojans did not play over the weekend but benefited from the losses of several other ranked teams. This is the Trojans' first off week in the 2026 season after seven consecutive games. USC will next face Wisconsin on the road this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.

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Key Details

•USC rises to No. 16 in the AP Poll.
•The team had a bye week, not playing over the weekend.
•Multiple ranked teams lost, aiding USC's rise.
•USC will play Wisconsin this Saturday.
•Kickoff for the USC vs. Wisconsin game is at 4:30 p.m. PT.

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11:16 AMYahoo Sports — USC rises three spots to No. 16 in latest AP Poll

What they're saying

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Despite not playing a game over the weekend, the Trojans moved up three spots in the rankings thanks to chaos around them in college football
— Yahoo Sports

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