USC Football Makes Its Fastest Climb Toward the College Football Playoff

• USC appears best positioned to quickly climb the College Football Playoff race, according to Sportsnaut’s analysis.
• The Trojans have a path to leapfrog contenders in the rankings if they keep winning.
• Their remaining schedule and résumé give the selection committee plenty to reward.
• For a program hungry for a national title run, the window is open right now.

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