Take a moment to consider the leaders in Pac-12 college football wins in the 21st century. USC hasn’t been a dominant force since the end of the Pete Carroll era nearly 15 years ago, resulting in many challenging seasons. During this time, Oregon has made multiple national title game appearances and has outperformed USC over the past decade. You might think that Oregon has surpassed USC in Pac-12 wins throughout the 21st century, but that’s not the case.

Even though USC leads overall, Mark pointed out that the Trojans have only two more wins than Oregon in the 21st century. It’s remarkable that USC still holds the overall lead despite over a decade of struggles. Other Pac-12 teams stepped up during USC’s downturn, but it’s important to note that Oregon didn’t face the same harsh penalties as USC did around 2010. These penalties, among the most severe since SMU’s “death penalty” in the 1980s, significantly impacted USC. Despite these setbacks, USC has remained a dominant force in the Pac-12, leading the conference in wins for nearly 25 years.

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