USC moves back into the college football rankings
USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) signals the Trojans recovered a fumble by Colorado in the second half.
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Voters reinstated USC to the college football polls on Sunday, two days after the Trojans extended their winning streak to four games.
USC’s 27-24 victory over Colorado propelled the Trojans to No. 22 in the Associated Press media poll and No. 24 in the coaches’ poll.
USC improved its record to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Pac-12 Conference. The Trojans are 4-1 under interim coach Clay Helton, who has guided his team to consecutive victories over Utah, California, Arizona and Colorado.
The Trojans play at Oregon on Saturday and conclude the season No. 28 against UCLA at the Coliseum.
USC can win the Pac-12 South Division title if the Trojans win their remaining games against Oregon and UCLA.
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