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College Football Playoff, bowl projections

Why Analytics Say About USC's College Football Playoff Chances

With marquee matchups still ahead, advanced metrics show that the USC Trojans still have a path to the College Football Playoff — but Lincoln Riley’s team must win out amidst a tough November schedule.

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College Football Playoff, bowl projections after Week 11

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College Football Playoff Week 11 lessons: The SEC is rising and the Big Ten is sweating

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BYU Cougars at Texas Tech Red Raiders odds, picks and predictions

The No. 8 BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) and No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1) square off in a major Big 12 showdown Saturday afternoon.

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Big 12 power rankings: Changes at the top after Nov. 8 games

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Highlights of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ ahead of BYU vs. Texas Tech

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3 takeaways from BYU’s loss to Texas Tech

BYU only made one trip inside the red zone and committed three turnovers.

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Texas Tech fan faces dilemma as wedding conflicts with College GameDay’s return to Lubbock

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Texas Tech vs BYU live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 11 Big 12 game

Lincoln Riley shuts down rumors about leaving USC

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USC head coach Lincoln Riley shuts down college football coaching change

“You guys know what I sacrificed to be here. I’m where I need to be.”

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USC’s Lincoln Riley finally addresses Florida, Penn State rumors

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USC head coach Lincoln Riley adamantly shuts down departure rumors

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Lincoln Riley addresses USC future as cryptic hot seat rumor lingers

Lincoln Riley is trying to shut down all the rumors swirling around him about a potential USC exit following the 2025 season.

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Lincoln Riley shuts down rumors that he could leave USC Trojans after 2025 season

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Lane Kiffin Florida, LSU coaching search rumors, latest news, updates on Ole Miss coach

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USC Facing Must-Win Games To Stay Alive in College Football Playoff Race

With two losses already on the resume, the USC Trojans are in a one-game season every week during this final stretch of the regular season to remain alive in th

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Swanson: USC football is making it about the journey

The No. 20 Trojans didn’t start the season among the teams in consideration for the College Football Playoff, but this team’s drive has it closing in.

Matt Rhule champions two-loss Big Ten teams: How 'underappreciated' squads can reach College Football Playoff

Those modest rankings for the Trojans, Hawkeyes, Wolverines and Huskies make their paths to the playoff fairly clear; they will likely need to win out and finish the regular season at 10-2 in order to clinch a berth.

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The Updated AP Top-25 Poll: Ole Miss Football, USC Trojans, Michigan Move Up

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels (9-1, 5-0 SEC) continue a strong 2025 season with the program's College Football Playoff hopes within arms this fall. After

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See where Notre Dame football landed in US LBM Coaches Poll after pounding Navy

USC (7-2), which climbed to No. 18 in the coaches’ poll, is the only ranked team with a loss to Notre Dame. Miami (7-2), which beat Notre Dame 27-24 in the season opener at Hard Rock Stadium, whipped Syracuse and moved up two spots to No. 16, per the coaches.

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Coaches Poll top 25: Louisville, Virginia, BYU tumble in Week 12 college football rankings

Voters in the Coaches Poll continue to question this ACC this season after Virginia and Louisville became the latest teams to tumble in Sunday's Week 12 top 25 rankings update following unexpected losses. Georgia Tech is now the highest-ranked team within a conference whose College Football Playoff merits are weakening down the stretch.

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USC football vs Northwestern -- rapid recap, stats, analysis of Friday night matchup

USC football continued its 2025 College Football Playoff quest with a win against Northwestern. Look back at Trojans Wire's coverage and analysis:

Northwestern vs. USC Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 11

Get ready for some Friday night lights action in the Big Ten this week when Northwestern hits the road to take on No. 20 USC. The Trojans are desperately trying