In the annual preseason poll released Thursday , the Trojans received 21 first - place votes to 17 for the Ducks .
Pac - 12 writers and broadcasters have selected USC to win the the conference football title this fall in a close vote over the University of Oregon .
In the annual preseason poll released Thursday , the USC received 21 first - place votes to 17 for the Ducks .
Pac - 12 writers and broadcasters have selected USC to win the the conference football title this fall in a close vote over the University of Oregon .