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USC finishes 18th in final CFP rankings and gets Big XII opponent in bowl game

Following conference championship Saturday, the College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled. While most awaited the announcement to determine the 12-team playoff field, the USC Trojans discovered not only their standing in the eyes of the committee but also the implications for their bowl game prospects.

Take a look at the full and final College Football Playoff selection committee rankings upon completion of the 2025 regular season!#CFBPlayoff ud83cudfc8ud83cudfc6 pic.twitter.com/uFKYJCDM28

— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) December 7, 2025

The Trojans, who have appeared in every release of the rankings this season, once again secured the No.