The No. 15 USC Trojans are now 8-2 entering one of their most anticipated contests of the season, at No. 7 Oregon on Nov. 22. Through 10 games the Trojans have

As we all know, the transitive property in college football is not an exact science, but it now has two data points that say USC is better than UCLA

In the past two seasons, the Trojans finished with records of 8-5 and 7-6. Now, they are in contention for their first College Football Playoff appearance. The key is navigating this tough stretch without any losses.

Missouri (+7.5) at Oklahoma Kickoff: 9 a.m. on ABC Comment: Look for the Sooners to take a swing through Letdown City after their breakthrough victory at Alabama and subsequent jump into the top 10 of the playoff rankings. Should be close until the final minutes. Pick: Missouri

USC football 's game this Saturday against Oregon represents an unofficial elimination game. Win, and the Trojans will be in position to secure a College Football Playoff berth with a win against UCLA. Lose, and the USC will find itself in another bowl game that few fans care about.

The Bruins’ season is down to its final two games – against Washington on Saturday and USC on Nov. 29 – and not without chaos, life lessons and motivation.

The No. 17 USC Trojans improve to 8-2 on the season after their 26-21 win over No. 21 Iowa, and enter their final road contest at No. 8 Oregon on Nov. 22. To close out the season, the Trojans will host crosstown,

Ronnie Lott and Kenny Easley almost became UCLA teammates. They did become the best safeties of their time. Lott praised Easley, who recently died: