College Football Playoff Expansion's Hidden Impact on USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley

The No. 20 USC Trojans have a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff to chase. Starting with facing the No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers on Nov. 7. And 2026 will officially mark the last time USC, plus the rest of the Football Bowl Subdivision realm, will deal with this playoff format.

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