Will UCLA football make the CFP before the USC Trojans?
Which of the Los Angeles Big Ten Conference football teams make the College Football Playoffs first?
UCLA's strong start under new head coach Bob Chesney has raised questions about USC's chances of making the College Football Playoff. The Bruins, currently ranked No. 12, defeated Oregon and now sit atop the Trojans in the polls. Matt Zemek, a writer for USC Wire, points out that USC lost to Oregon earlier in the season, which allowed UCLA to leapfrog them in the rankings.
Zemek notes that while UCLA is unbeaten and enters the stretch run with a favorable schedule, USC must win two of three remaining games against Ohio State, Indiana, and UCLA to secure a playoff spot. The Bruins' challenging final three games include matchups against USC, Minnesota, and Michigan, but a 10-2 record could still earn them a playoff berth.
If UCLA makes the playoff, it would be the second consecutive year under coach Chesney, making it a remarkable accomplishment for the 49-year-old coach.
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