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Rutgers football falls to USC after key mistakes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Rutgers football falls to USC after key mistakes
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Rutgers football faced No. 12 USC on September 19 but lost 42-35 at SHI Stadium. Despite a competitive performance, including 460 total yards of offense, key mistakes, such as two interceptions by quarterback Dylan Lonergan, hindered their chances. A pivotal 99-yard interception return for a touchdown by USC shifted momentum and was a major turning point. Rutgers, now 0-3 for the season, must regroup after this missed opportunity to claim a significant victory.

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  • •Rutgers scores 35 points but suffers third straight loss.
  • •Lonergan throws two interceptions in pivotal moments.
  • •The Scarlet Knights record 460 total yards of offense.
  • •Rutgers struggles with defensive stops in critical situations.
  • •Scarlet Knights are now 0-3 to start the season.
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Rutgers football put up a fight vs. No. 12 USC, but key mistakes doomed the Scarlet Knights in a third-straight loss.

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