Oregon opens Big Ten play at USC on September 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
No. 16 Oregon (2-1) faces No. 12 USC in Los Angeles on September 26 at 4:30 p.m. The game marks Oregon's first Big Ten match and follows their loss to Oklahoma State. Coach Dan Lanning emphasized the importance of this game, highlighting USC as a significant challenge. The Trojans, led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, are currently 4-0 and pose a strong offensive threat. Oregon has historically performed well against USC, winning four straight matchups.
- •Oregon's defense has eight returning starters.
- •USC's offense averages 500 yards and 43 points per game.
- •Jeremiah McClellan is out for Oregon due to injury.
- •Top USC receiver Trent Mosley is among 12 players out.
- •Oregon has won four straight games against USC.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — 4 bold predictions as Oregon football opens Big Ten play at USC
"The Big Ten season opens with a top-25 showdown for No. 16 Oregon football when it plays at No. 12 USC Saturday in Los Angeles.
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