#13 USC

#13 Southern California
2009-2010: 9-4...defeated Boston College in Emerald Bowl

USC doesn't have much to play for this year.  Reggie Bush has all but completely slammed the door on USC's 2010-2011 campaign.  The Trojans cannot play for a bowl game even if they go undefeated throughout their 13 game season.  Despite this, many Trojans say they will go all out just to preserve the tradition of the university.  Matt Barkley returns for his second year at the helm and as always USC brings in a plethora of high ranked recruits.  Lane Kiffin comes over from Tennessee to help the Trojans from one of their darkest hours.  The only question this year for USC to have a great year is motivation, which will be hard to find.

2010-2011 Outlook:
Key Game: November 20th at Oregon State (USC may not have any motive to win this season, but they could ruin Oregon State's Rose Bowl bid with a win)
Predicted Record: 10-3, 6-3 (losses at Stanford, at Arizona, and at Oregon State)