USC's remaining schedule could determine the College Football Playoff prospects for both Oregon and Ohio State, according to analysis from Trojans Wire. The Trojans' performance in upcoming games may create scenarios that either bolster or diminish the Ducks' and Buckeyes' chances of reaching the postseason tournament.
With the playoff picture tightening in November, results involving USC carry outsized implications for multiple conference contenders. Oregon and Ohio State, both harboring slim playoff hopes, will monitor USC's outcomes closely as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
