Penn State football struggles with pass rush in loss to USC

Penn State football experienced significant difficulties with its pass rush during a 31-23 loss to USC on October 10. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns, as the Nittany Lions' defense allowed him to operate largely without pressure. Penn State's defense failed to effectively adapt, resulting in a third straight loss to start Big Ten play. Head coach Matt Campbell expressed frustration over the team's inability to convert key third downs, contributing to their defensive woes. Moving forward, the Nittany Lions will need to address these issues as they continue their season.

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