USC finished 1-4 in one-score losses last season – but if the Trojans can flip the close losses around and finish strong in the fourth quarter, it will be a whole new outlook for the 2025 season.

The USC Trojans were left off the top-25 team rankings in the upcoming EA College Football 26 video game, a surprising omission for a program with national prestige and a revamped defense.

The USC Trojans are ranked with one of the tougher schedules, at No. 6 in the Big Ten and No. 20 in the nation. With 18 teams in the conference, USC is in the tougher half of the rankings.