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McLaughlin: Should USC be on Upset Alert against Iowa?

> Spencer discusses the road ahead for the Trojans, who control their own fate to make the CFP


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

November 13, 2025



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USC controls its own fate to make the College Football Playoff, starting with No. 21 Iowa this week.

How do they get it done?

Plus, Georgia’s task against Texas.

This segment is from Thursday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin.

UPSET ALERT? USC Trojans face TOUGH test vs Iowa after heartbreaking loss to Oregon. Georgia rolls?

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