USC Trojans rank No. 14 in preseason coaches poll for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The USC Trojans are ranked No. 14 in the 2026 preseason US LBM College Football Coaches Poll. This ranking highlights that the Trojans are currently not projected to make the College Football Playoff, having missed the playoffs in all 12 seasons since its inception. USC will face tough competition in the Big Ten Conference, including matchups against No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon, and No. 6 Indiana. To have a chance at the playoffs, USC likely needs to achieve a 10-2 record this season.
- •USC is ranked No. 14 in the coaches poll.
- •Trojans haven't qualified for the CFP in 12 years.
- •USC faces tough opponents: Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana.
- •A record of at least 10-2 is needed for playoff chances.
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — USC not projected to be playoff team in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
"The preseason coaches poll did not put USC in a College Football Playoff position, which underscores the point that the Trojans must earn such status
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