The last time USC was tops in the AP Poll during the season was September of 2008 before the Thursday night loss at Oregon State.
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The AP Poll is no longer factored into the BCS rankings formula. The Trojans are preseason No. 3 in the Coaches' Poll.
Silas Redd and the Trojans are all smiles with the chance to pursue a national championship.
(Photo by John McGillen)
