The USC Trojans debuted on the preseason AP Top 25 poll this week, landing as one of three Pac-12 teams to be represented on the list, and at No. 17 overall.
The Pac-12 was led by Oregon at No. 9 and rounded out by Utah at No. 22.
Despite the Pac-12 and Big Ten cancelling their fall seasons, and despite aspirations to play in the spring, the teams from each conference were considered for the preseason rankings. As were teams in the Mid-American Conference and Mountain West Conference, each who also canceled their seasons.