Southern California entered the 2017 season with a lot of momentum. The Trojans were selected as the overwhelming choice to win the Pac-12 South at media day, and pundits across the country thought that the men of Troy were darkhorse College Football Playoff contenders. While the Trojans are atop the South Division standings, they are firmly out of the national championship picture. Inconsistency and inefficiency has led to a disappointing 7-2 record. Despite their struggles, the Trojans are still far and away the most talented team in the division.
Quarterback Sam Darnold hasn’t been the same player that took the college football world by storm last year.