The USC Trojans are coming off a nine-win 2025 season. 13 in On3's Preseason Top 25 PollJul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; USC Football head coach Lincoln Riley speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectOn3 revealed their college football preseason top 25 ahead of the 2026 season. NEW: On3 2026 College Football Preseason Top 25👀Do you agree?🤔https://t.co/CxJOBEw8d1 pic.twitter.com/IHviZNcZuN — On3 (@On3) August 11, 2026“Riley has talked all offseason about this being the year that USC takes a significant step forward. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY SportsPatterson is most known for his time as the head coach at TCU from 2000-2021.