After nearly a decade of relative mediocrity Southern Cal is back as a national championship contender. Last year the Trojans overcame a slow start to finish in the Top 10 in the rankings, and this year they're a trendy pick to click on the college football betting lines at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. But being trendy doesn't necessarily mean they'll be a good bet.
2016 USC Record: 10-3 straight up, 8-5 against the spread
2017 regular-season wins over/under: 9.5 wins
2017 odds to win Pac-12: -110 (wager $110 to win $100)
2017 odds to win National Championship: +700 (wager $100 to win $700)
2016 USC Season in Review
The Trojans opened last year in miserable fashion, falling to Alabama 52-6.