College Football Expert Forecasts USC Among Top Five Preseason Rankings Before Fall Camp

2023 is put up or shut up time for the Trojans

As the dust settled on the bitter end of the 2022 season, the USC Trojans now stand firmly at the threshold of a new era, brimming with determination and the desire to prove themselves on the grand stage of college football. 2023 is their year, and they are hungry to show that they can be even more dominant than they were last season.

The Trojans boast a formidable roster with numerous returning players, including the exceptional quarterback Caleb Williams and the offensive mastermind head coach, Lincoln Riley. These two pillars are the heart and soul of USC's success, supported by talented players eager to leave their mark on the field. The expectations are high, but the Trojans are ready to embrace the challenge.

Bleacher Report's own David Kenyon recognizes the Trojans' potential, ranking them at number four in his projected preseason top 25 rankings.

4. USC Trojans Armed with Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams behind center, the Trojans have a prime opportunity ahead in 2023. However, will they be able to navigate a very talented Pac-12? Utah, Washington and Oregon all await on a challenging regular-season slate.

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The Trojans are ahead of other college football elites like LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Tennessee. This is not the same USC from a couple of years past, as they have garnered considerable respect and admiration.

However, it's not just about securing a spot in the rankings for USC. The Trojans are determined to prove they belong among the college football elite, even if they don't retain that exact position.

They are well aware that being near the top comes with a price. Rivals will be gunning for them, eager to snatch away their place in the spotlight, and they will be ready for the challenge. 

USC knows that rankings only tell part of the story. The true test lies on the field, where the Trojans will give their all to prove they are a force to be reckoned with. Their journey has just begun, and it will be one worth witnessing.