USC football barely sneaks into preseason US LBM Coaches Poll

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

The USC Trojans aren’t getting any respect. Is it fair? Who cares? All that matters is that the Trojans need to earn respect before anyone gives it to them. The latest example: The preseason edition of the US LBM Coaches Poll from USA TODAY Sports has USC at the back end of the poll. The Trojans barely got in while a lot of other programs have much higher rankings despite facing questions as severe if not worse than what USC football is dealing with. Without further ado, let’s give you the poll so that you can identify all the teams ranked ahead of USC. There are more than 20 of them.

1 – GEORGIA

Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart gives a fist pump following the Peach Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia beat Ohio State 42-41. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Peach Bowl Ohio State At Georgia

Georgia didn’t make the playoff last season and is expected to come roaring back with a huge chip on its shoulder.

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2 – OHIO STATE

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Ohio State is absolutely loaded on defense. The Buckeyes made huge NIL investments to make sure they get over the hump, beat Michigan, and play in the national championship game.

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3 – OREGON

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Phil Knight’s investments plus Dan Lanning’s recruiting ability and overall program salesmanship have given Oregon an elite roster. The Ducks and Ohio State are the favorites in the Big Ten, ahead of USC.

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Author : Trojans Wire

Publish date : 2024-08-06 00:14:29

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