USC faces overrated Penn State in upcoming College Football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
USC Trojans will confront the Penn State Nittany Lions in a significant College Football matchup this season. Experts are labeling Penn State as overrated, suggesting their preseason ranking of No. 17 is unmerited, particularly under new coach Matt Campbell. The outcome of this game is projected as crucial for both teams' chances of making the College Football Playoff, as the loser may struggle to achieve a 10-2 record. USC is currently ranked No. 14 in the preseason coaches poll and must demonstrate their capability to secure a top-12 spot. Both squads have a great deal at stake when they meet on the field.
- •USC Trojans ranked No. 14; Penn State ranked No. 17
- •Match crucial for College Football Playoff implications
- •Penn State's new coach is Matt Campbell
- •Experts question Penn State's high preseason ranking
- •Both teams need a strong season start to compete for playoffs
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — USC Big Ten opponent viewed as overrated in US LBM Coaches Poll
"Some experts think Penn State was overrated in the preseason coaches poll. What matters is that USC maxes out versus the Nittany Lions
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