Southern California will need to overcome its road woes in big games this weekend against Oregon if it hopes to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Of course, the Trojans would have to win the season finale against rival UCLA, too. But there's no arguing Saturday's game against the No. 6 Ducks (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 7 CFP), is crucial for everything to fall into place for No. 16 USC (8-2, 6-1, No. 15 CFP).

"It’s good to be in the hunt, and it’s good to have a team like this that you believe in, and looking forward to the next one,” Trojans coach Lincoln Riley said.

USC has largely fallen short in big games on the road since joining the Big Ten. The Trojans are 2-2 away from home this season, with both losses coming to ranked teams, Illinois and Notre Dame. USC lost all three

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