The USC Trojans are days away from their season opener, and have recently been downplayed by the AP Poll in their preseason ranking. The Trojans, who did not make the top-25, are seen as powerhouses t

USC did receive 64 votes in the poll. That was the fifth-most among teams not ranked in the top 25. Ironically, just in front of them with 90 votes received was Louisville, who will be led by former USC quarterback Miller Moss this fall.