USC falls four spots to No. 20 in USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll

USC dropped to No. 20 in the USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll after a 42-27 defeat against Oregon. Previously ranked No. 16, the Trojans' slight drop reflects the poll voters' respect for Oregon, which remains at No. 5. The top four spots are occupied by Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia. USC holds a head-to-head victory over No. 15 Michigan, but the Wolverines' 9-2 record surpasses USC's 8-3. Notre Dame remains stable at No. 9. USC's three losses include defeats to top ten teams and a notable loss to Illinois, which recently lost to Wisconsin.