https://reignoftroy.com/usc-will-begin-the-2026-season-tied-for-no-14-in-the-ap-poll-but-it-s-still-cfp-or-bustReign of TroyenUSC will begin the 2026 season tied for No. 14 in the AP Poll, but it's still CFP or bustCollege Football Playoff,USC,College Football2026-08-18T19:57:36Z2026-08-18T19:57:56Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2365,h_1330,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/144/01m06gvvdn2sk81jw3t9.jpgOct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos (59), quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and USC Trojans defensive end Jadyn Ramos (95) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images