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Oregon vs. USC Sept. 26: CFP Odds Swing to 32%

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Oregon faces USC

Dan Lanning's Oregon will face Lincoln Riley's USC on Sept. 26 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Both teams enter with identical 21 % College Football Playoff odds per ESPN’s Playoff Predictor.
An Oregon win would raise its CFP odds to 32 % and a loss drop them to 7 %.
USC’s Jahkeem Stewart remains a ‘touch and go’ injury, while Jontez Williams says he feels fine but is unconfirmed.

Summary

USC amplifies pass-rush

Oregon defensive line recorded no sack against Portland State, with Bear Alexander posting only 0.5 TFL.
Analyst Zachary Neel said the Oregon front four lacked pass-rush impact.
USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson’s 4-2-5 scheme has generated eight sacks this season.
USC edge rushers Kameryn Crawford and true freshman Luke Wafle are the team’s primary pass-rush threats.

History

Historical Context

USC’s 2004 team, led by Pete Carroll and Heisman winner Matt Leinart, went undefeated and captured the BCS National Championship before the title was vacated, a season that helped spark calls for a playoff after five teams finished unbeaten. Oregon, founded in 1893 and in the Big Ten, has appeared in 40 bowl games. The duel revives that 2004 rivalry as both programs chase CFP positioning.

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Oregon faces USC

Dan Lanning's Oregon will face Lincoln Riley's USC on Sept. 26 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Both teams enter with identical 21 % College Football Playoff odds per ESPN’s Playoff Predictor.
An Oregon win would raise its CFP odds to 32 % and a loss drop them to 7 %.
USC’s Jahkeem Stewart remains a ‘touch and go’ injury, while Jontez Williams says he feels fine but is unconfirmed.

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