USC football edges Penn State 31-23 in State College
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
USC defeated Penn State 31-23 on October 10, 2026, improving to 6-1 this season and 3-1 in Big Ten play. Head coach Lincoln Riley expressed pride in the team's performance, highlighting the challenging atmosphere at Penn State. He emphasized the victory as a testament to the team overcoming external doubts. USC will now take a bye week before facing Wisconsin on October 24.
- •USC improves to 6-1, 3-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Lincoln Riley calls it one of his favorite wins as a head coach.
- •USC will face Wisconsin on October 24 after a bye week.
- •Riley commends the team's preparation and performance in a tough environment.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Riley discusses significance of USC’s victory over Penn State
"Based on Riley’s postgame comments, the Trojans winning in Happy Valley meant a lot to him
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