After two weeks of the 2022 season, it's widely agreed that Alabama and Georgia are the favorites to win the college football title. But several other teams have put their names in the College Football Playoff conversation.

We're going to look at a few programs that either have the talent but are inexperienced, or have most of tools yet still garner questions at important positions. Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson are fighting for a shot at the title, but they wouldn't be considered crashers, as we're focusing on teams that haven't been in the playoff in the last two years.

There are a couple unspoken rules to a CFB playoff berth. A well-organized coaching staff is vital to help the team push through midseason struggles, but it's also extremely important to have quality play in the trenches and playmakers on both sides of the ball that can change the game at an instance. Whether it's a seasoned squad or a team that's loaded with talent, these programs have the ability to hear their names called by the selection committee.

USC Trojans

The Trojans have extremely high expectations for a team with a new head coach, new quarterback and entirely different offensive unit. USC has a combined 22-21 record in the last four years, earning its last bowl win in 2016.

With a substandard roster, Lincoln Riley and his staff gathered the No. 1 rankings in the 247Sports transfer portal, bolstering their offensive lineup. Former 5-star quarterback Caleb Williams decided to join Riley in Los Angeles, and the Trojans never looked back on the trail. The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner, Jordan Addison, joined forces with Williams to construct one of the top duos in college football. With the insertion of those two stars, USC also added 18 other transfers.

USC immediately showed what its offense can do, putting 66 points on the board in its season opener against Rice. The Trojans still await a true test in their schedule, and that won't come for a while, but their offense looks efficient and very well-schemed. Before they can be called legitimate threats, their defense must improve. Their defensive line was disruptive in Week 2 against Stanford, so there's visible growth. Having an offense that's scored 107 combined points will help make up for deficiencies on defense.

The toughest opponents the Trojans should face this season are the Utah Utes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. USC has the roster and schedule to finish the regular season with an undefeated record. It's unlikely given the Trojans' inexperience, but if the defense can start clicking midway through the season, there won't be many teams ready to face them. USC is still a couple pieces away from winning the College Football Playoff, but it may make the playoff sooner rather than later.