USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley once again has an intriguing team heading into 2026 with proven talent at the quarterback position but some big question marks elsewhere on the roster, mainly on the defensive side of the ball. Betting odds from FanDuel are not particularly high on Riley and the Trojans, giving USC odds of + 3500 to win the national championship . That gives the Trojans the 15th-best odds in the country, but USC still sits behind Big Ten foes like Michigan (+3300), Oregon (+800), Indiana (+750) and Ohio State (+550). Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images When it comes to making the College Football Playoff, the Trojans' odds are +270, also good for No. 15 in the nation and No. 5 in the Big Ten.…