With the 2026 college football season approaching, many analysts are making their post-spring rankings and evaluating where current rosters stand.

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley appear to be in a solid spot with their roster, and college football commentator Joel Klatt seems to like where the Trojans are as well.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band in a rendition of Tribute to Troy after teh game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Joel Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25

In Klatt’s post-spring top 25, he ranked USC as the No. 10 team in the country.

“I think USC could have a very good team next year.…