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Story summary
- The University of Michigan Wolverines and University of Southern California Trojans are identified by CBS Sports as poised for major improvement in 2026.
- Michigan shows progress in 2025 under new head coach Kyle Whittingham.
- USC, led by Lincoln Riley, returns the most starters in the FBS and relies on Gary Patterson to boost defense.
- A successful season for either program could re-establish the Big Ten's dominance in the expanded playoff era.
