Penn State struggles against USC, key stats highlight performance issues

The Penn State Nittany Lions faced USC on Saturday night but could not secure a win. Despite staying competitive throughout the game, a late fumble hindered their comeback efforts against the Trojans. Penn State showed improvement in offensive execution, converting all five fourth-down attempts. However, their rushing attack faltered, managing only 48 yards on 21 designed carries, indicating ongoing struggles in that area. The lone turnover, occurring during a critical moment in the fourth quarter, proved costly, stalling a potential scoring drive.

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