AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

Stanford head coach David Shaw walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) breaks away from Arizona defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace (4) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, right, meets with Penn State head coach James Franklin, following an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Nebraska won 30-23. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)