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.

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 rich football tradition and past success have long made the Trojans a marquee name in college football, but recent seasons have left them outside the College Football Playoff picture.

A complete preview and prediction for the USC Trojans in the 2025 college football season.