The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2025 season have been released, and while USC was ranked 20th in the AP Poll earlier this week, the committee believes the Trojans deserve a higher spot.
After an impressive first two months of the season during which the Trojans notched six wins, including a dominant victory over ranked Michigan and a signature road triumph at Nebraska, the committee has placed USC at 19 to begin their rankings journey this year.
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) November 5, 2025
The Trojans are one of seven Big Ten teams featured in this initial release and already boast a win over 21st-ranked Michigan.