USC, Michigan and College Football Playoff
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The USC Trojans beat the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 31-13 on Saturday night, earning a signature Big Ten win. The win over Michigan also gave the Trojans a boos
Indiana climbed to No. 3 in college football’s AP Top 25 poll, scoring its highest ranking in poll history. The Hoosiers can thank their 10-point win at Oregon for the four-spot promotion, while
Oregon defeated Montana State 59-13, while USC triumphed over Missouri State 73-13 in Week 1. Despite Oregon's dominant win, ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) ranked USC higher, moving them up eight spots to No. 6, while Oregon remained at No. 7.
Following the USC Trojans' 34-32 loss to the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini, their conference record since joining the Big Ten is 6-6. USC's Big Ten record compared to this former Pac-12 rival is a concern for many Trojans fans.
Indiana is surging up playoff predictions and after defeating Oregon on the road on Saturday, and CBS Sports believes they’ve done enough to host a first-round playoff game. The Hoosiers don’t play another ranked team during the regular season, so it’s possible they can enter the postseason undefeated.