UCLA is No. 8 in the first College Football Playoff rankings; USC is No. 20
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UCLA coach Bob Chesney has led the Bruins to the College Football Playoff rankings during his first season leading the Bruins, a year after the team won just three games. Odds and futures to win the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 5 are centre, 1 lean right.
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