At 6–2, the USC Trojans remain alive in the College Football Playoff race — but a November gauntlet featuring the Iowa Hawkeyes and Oregon Ducks will determine if they can sneak into the 12-team field.

USC vs. Iowa will be an early game, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time. The game will be televised by either CBS or Big Ten Network, with that to be announced following this week's games.

The SEC race is heating up as we roll past Week 10, with several powerhouse programs still eyeing a shot at the conference crown. From unbeaten juggernauts to surprise contenders, the standings are shaping up for an exciting November finish.

Last week, USC came in at No. 23 in the college football AP Poll. After taking down Nebraska on the road Saturday night, the Trojans rose three spots, and are now ranked No. 20.

USC faces a Northwestern offense with a clear game plan. What are the Wildcats' strengths & limits? How can USC dominate? Inside our scouting report:

Two college football head coaches are "likely" getting fired following their losses in Week 10 of the 2025 regular season. Week 10 of the 2025 college football regular season was an interesting one. Texas topped Vanderbilt,

Nebraska football will be without starting quarterback Dylan Raiola for the rest of the season after he was injured against USC.

The No. 23 USC Trojans face the Nebraska Huskers on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.