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Sustained Win Rate Reveals USC’s Place in College Football Hierarchy

The SWR metric, created by Patrick Conn, blends schedule-adjusted wins, recency weighting and consistency to rank teams. USC sits 18th under Lincoln Riley, with Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams shaping its recent rise, while a decade‑long view shows the program has not been elite.

Jul 26, 2026

New ‘Sustained Win Rate’ Metric Ranks USC 18th in College Football

A College Sports Wire metric called Sustained Win Rate (SWR) evaluates programs from 2014 to 2025, using schedule‑adjusted wins, recency weighting, consistency scoring and a final weighted score. USC lands 18th, reflecting its recent performance under Lincoln Riley while hinting at missed opportunities from standout seasons by Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams.

Jul 26, 2026