Penn State faces Southern Cal in upcoming college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Penn State Nittany Lions (3-2; 0-2 Big Ten) are set to host the No. 19 USC Trojans (5-1; 2-1 Big Ten) on October 10 at Beaver Stadium. Both teams are looking to improve after recent performances, with Penn State seeking to recover from a tough loss against Northwestern, while USC has been victorious overall despite a recent defeat to Oregon. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff and will be broadcast on NBC. Rankings indicate both teams have strengths and weaknesses that could impact the outcome of the match.
- •Penn State's offense averages 400.0 yards per game.
- •USC's scoring offense is at 25.5 points per game.
- •Game will take place at Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA.
- •Kickoff set for October 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
- •Both teams focus on bouncing back from recent performances.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Just the Stats: Penn State vs No. 19 Southern Cal
"The Nittany Lions look to bounce back in this Friday night, taking on a game Northwestern squad in their new stadium.
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