As the USC Trojans head into the 2026 season, the pressure continues to mount on coach Lincoln Riley to get USC over the top and to compete on the national stage.  In the Big Ten, there are never any easy games, and with that, the Trojans schedule next season is a difficult one. However, there is one game that could not only determine USC’s season but also how the Big Ten standings shake out.   Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band in a rendition of Tribute to Troy after teh game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Sept. 26 Against Oregon With the 2026 season on the horizon, it seems quite clear that one game that could definitely determine the outcome of the Trojans season is the matchup with Oregon.…