The USC Trojans are currently in their second bye week of the regular season, using the time to prepare for the final stretch represented by a five-week gauntlet that will ultimately shape the narrative around the program heading into the postseason and beyond. Before we look ahead, though, let’s take a moment to evaluate how the Trojans have performed up to this point in the year.
The Trojans have more than doubled their win total compared to their losses through the first seven games, jumping out to a 5–2 record. However, after a strong 4–0 start, USC has stumbled in two of its last three matchups.