After #4 manhandled #5?
After #3 finished a season that was 2 seconds away from undefeated?
I dunno. If so, they get it as an honorarium for their 34 game run, IMO.
It doesn't matter anyhow.
USC might end up #2. I think they should.
But they won't open at #2 next year. Probably more like #5
The top 5 (this is really early) for next year:
1) Texas
2) Ohio State
3) Florida (just watch)
4) LSU
5) USC
6) Notre Dame
Again, I ask, WTF?