Oregon is ranked about right and most folks know it......its entire season revolves around the Ohio State and Michigan games, assuming they beat everybody else. Win those two games and the ranking will be top 3. Lose both and top 20. Win one and lose the other......top 10. Everything else is noise.
As far as USC......LSU did what Kelly always does....lose the opener. He is an OK coach but not elite. The game plan was bad. They did not throw it long against a questionable USC backfield. Just about every pass was short to intermediate and to the sidelines with little chance for yards after the catch. In their hope to control the ball they crushed any big play opportunities.
His QB has demonstrated he has an above average arm and they have good receivers, with two NFL tackles. More worried about interceptions than winning the game. So considering this win......USC belongs in the top 20 not the top 10. I suspect they may end up with a good season....but they don't play Oregon, Ohio St or Iowa.....and Penn St is at home.
The only other tests are Notre Dame at home and a Michigan team that has a QB problem.