USC Trojans climb in ESPN's final SP+ preseason rankings

USC head coach Lincoln Riley on the sideline during the Trojans' game against Notre Dame at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — (acscottphotography/WeAreSC)

The USC Trojans climbed several spots from the spring in ESPN's final SP+ rankings heading into the 2025 college football season.

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