USC Trojans seek to prove critics wrong before 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The USC Trojans look to address preseason doubts as the 2026 college football season approaches. Following 12 consecutive seasons without a College Football Playoff appearance, USC must improve this year, especially after being excluded from the USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America team. Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana received significant recognition, putting additional pressure on the Trojans to validate their potential on the field. USC faces a pivotal moment to reshape its narrative amidst rising frustrations within the program.
- •USC has not appeared in the College Football Playoff for 12 seasons.
- •The Trojans were not represented in the USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America team.
- •Programs like Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana dominated preseason rankings.
- •Lincoln Riley's coaching reputation faces scrutiny amid mounting frustrations.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — USC football gets fresh motivation before 2026 season begins
"Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana have crowded USC out of preseason All-America teams. The Trojans simply have to make their statement on the field
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