Penn State narrowly falls to USC Trojans in Week 6 matchup

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Penn State narrowly falls to USC Trojans in Week 6 matchup
Summary

The Penn State Nittany Lions were unable to secure an upset against the No. 19 USC Trojans, losing 31-23 in Week 6. The game featured a back-and-forth contest, with Penn State briefly taking a 20-17 lead in the third quarter before USC responded with timely scoring. Rocco Becht completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards, while USC's Jayden Maiava threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns. A late fumble by Penn State on their final drive sealed their defeat, as USC ran out the clock. Penn State, now on a three-game losing streak, aims to regroup as the season progresses.

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  • •Penn State lost to USC 31-23 on October 10.
  • •Both teams exchanged touchdowns and field goals throughout the game.
  • •USC's Jayden Maiava threw three touchdowns without an interception.
  • •Rocco Becht's final drive ended with a fumble recovery by USC.
  • •Penn State has lost three consecutive games after starting the season 3-0.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions fell to the No. 19 USC Trojans in Week 6.

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