USC football recalls 2012 game at MetLife Stadium ahead of World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
USC football's notable game at MetLife Stadium is highlighted as the venue prepares for the World Cup Final. In 2012, USC faced Syracuse, winning 42-29 despite a weather delay. Quarterback Matt Barkley threw six touchdown passes, but with only 187 yards. USC was the No. 2 team before an upset by Stanford the following week led to a disappointing 7-6 season. This marks USC's most recent victory as a top-three team and their last win east of Colorado until 2022.
- •USC played Syracuse at MetLife Stadium in 2012.
- •USC won the game 42-29 after a weather delay.
- •Matt Barkley recorded six touchdown passes in the game.
- •USC was ranked No. 2 before losing to Stanford the following week.
- •The game was USC's last victory as a top-three team.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Recalling USC’s 2012 trip to MetLife Stadium
"On Sunday, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts the World Cup Final. Did you know that USC football once played a game there?
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