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Despite victory, USC’s College Football Playoff odds remain same

Nelson Agholor, Cody Kessler
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USC receiver Nelson Agholor celebrates with quarterback Cody Kessler after one of his three touchdown catches Saturday against Colorado.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Cody Kessler
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Cody Kessler raises his arms after his USC-record seventh touchdown pass is confirmed by replay officials Saturday during the Trojans’ 56-28 victory over Coloroado at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Nelson Agholor, Ken Crawley
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USC receiver Nelson Agholor drags Colorado defensive back Ken Crawley into the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown during the first quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Nelson Agholor, Ken Crawley
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USC receiver Nelson Agholor scores after dragging Colorado defensive back Ken Crawley into the end zone during the first quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Cody Kessler, Steven Mitchell
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USC quarterback Cody Kessler and receiver Steven Mitchell share a laugh after an unsuccessful chest bump following their 24-yard touchdown hookup in the third quarter of the Trojans’ 56-28 victory over Colorado.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Bryce Dixon
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USC tight end Bryce Dixon high steps into the end zone past Colorado defensive back Kenneth Olugbode late in the second quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Adoree' Jackson, Ryan Moeller
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USC’s Adoree’ Jackson leaps over Colorado’s Ryan Moeller on the opening kickoff Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Cody Kessler
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USC quarterback Cody Kessler scrambles before throwing his seventh touchdown Saturday against Colorado, a 24-yarder to Steven Mitchell.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Nelson Agholor, Juju Smith
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USC’s Nelson Agholor and Juju Smith exchange a celebratory handshake after Agholor scored on a 75-yard touchdown pass from Cody Kessler during the third quarter of the Trojans’ 56-28 victory over Colorado on Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Leonard Williams, Sefo Liufau
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USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams sacks Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau during the third quarter of the Trojans’ 56-28 victory Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Juju Smith
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USC receiver Juju Smith is brought down by Colorado defensive players Tedrik Thompson, right, and Ahkello Witherspoon.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Cody Kessler, Justin Solis
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USC quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Colorado defensive lineman Justin Solis on Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Hayes Pullard
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USC linebacker Hayes Pullard writhes in pain after getting blocked in the knee against Colorado at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Cody Kessler
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USC quaterback Cody Kessler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass against Colorado at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Sean Irwin
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Colorado tight end Sean Irwin can’t get away from USC defenders Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Javorius Allen, Tedric Thompson, Addison Gillam
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USC running back Javorius Allen gets tripped up by Colorado’s Tedric Thompson, right, with some help from Addison Gillam at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Bryce Dixon, Chidobe Awuzie
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Neither USC receiver Bryce Dixon nor Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie can come down with the pass Saturday at the Coliseum.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Justin Davis
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USC tailback Justin Davis fumbles the ball after a long run in the second quarter against Colorado at the Coliseum on Saturday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
By Lindsey Thiry 

USC routed Colorado, but the victory did not change the Trojans’ odds of winning the College Football Playoff.

USC, ranked 20th, remains 75-1, according to the betting website Bovada.

The Trojans are 5-2 overall, 4-1 in the Pac-12 Conference.

On Saturday, USC plays No. 19 Utah in Salt Lake City.

Oregon is listed at 15-1 to win the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame is 25-1, UCLA 75-1, Arizona and Arizona State 100-1.

Questions or comments about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will respond to select emails in a weekly USC Now email

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Lindsey Thiry

Lindsey Thiry is a former general assignment multimedia sports reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She began working for The Times as a contributor to the digital sports report, with a focus on USC football, and left in 2018. Thiry has appeared on nationally televised sports broadcasts on Fox Sports 1. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington.

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