Just as Too-Early Top 25s are a fixture in January, Post-Spring Top 25s have begun to crop up as expected following the completion of camps around the country. For USC football, spring only made the prospect of ranking a talented but questioned squad more difficult.
There’s no resolution at quarterback, though observers agree that the Trojan offense will be in good hands. There are even more questions on defense, where injury has made the defensive front a major concern.
Still, there’s no denying the weapons at Clay Helton’s disposal, even as the media wonders at his ability to wield them.