We are starting a series today taking a look at what several Pac-12 teams must do to catch reigning Pac-12 champion Stanford. First up: USC.
How they make the Pac-12 championship game: After appearing in their first Pac-12 title game in 2015, the Trojans will enter next season expecting to make a return trip to Levi's Stadium in early December. With the effects of the NCAA sanctions playing less of a role in how the roster is constructed, USC now has a nice mix of youth and experience for new head coach Clay Helton. Assuming Helton doesn't have any significant first-year hiccups, it's not difficult to envision a rematch against Stanford.