The last time USC finished as high as sixth in SP+ was 2008, when the Trojans were denied a shot at another national title with a classic upset loss at Oregon State.
The last time Texas finished in the top 10: 2009, when the Longhorns were denied another national title by Colt McCoy's injury.
The last time Florida State finished as high as eighth? 2013, when the Seminoles won the national title. The last time Penn State finished as high as fourth or Washington finished as high as ninth?
2017, when the two faced off in a delightful Fiesta Bowl. The last time Alabama finished as low as fifth? 2008, when Nick Saban's run was just beginning.
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