
USC Trojans Gear Up for a 2026 Playoff Run
With a 9‑4 finish in 2025 and a top‑ranked recruiting class, the Trojans are betting on new talent to chase a College Football Playoff spot.
Jun 17, 2026
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With a 9‑4 finish in 2025 and a top‑ranked recruiting class, the Trojans are betting on new talent to chase a College Football Playoff spot.

Ranked No. 5 nationally and atop the West, USC's offensive line returns all five starters, adds a five‑star recruit and aims to boost quarterback Jayden Maiava's development while targeting a College Football Playoff berth.

USC’s 2026 campaign hinges on the health and productivity of running back Waymond Jordan, whose 2025 flashes of explosiveness and a fully intact offensive line set the stage for a potential surge in the conference and beyond.