Trojans move up to 17th in AP poll, 16th in coaches’ poll

USC’s 42-14 victory over Arizona State propelled the Trojans up two spots in the Associated Press media poll and the national coaches’ poll on Sunday.

USC moved from 19^th to 17^th in the AP poll, from 18^th to 16th in the coaches’ poll.

Ohio State, Michigan State, Mississippi, TCU and Baylor are the top five in the AP poll. Ohio State is also top-ranked in the coaches’ poll, followed by Michigan State, TCU, Baylor and Mississippi.

USC, which rebounded from its loss against Stanford, is 3-1 overall and 1-1 in Pac-12 Conference play.

The Trojans have an open date this week.

USC plays Washington on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Coliseum.