USC holds No. 19 in AP Poll after victory over Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
USC football defeated Penn State 31-23 on October 10 in State College, Pennsylvania. Despite the win, the Trojans remained at No. 19 in the latest AP Poll. USC is now 6-1 this season and 3-1 in Big Ten play. The team is tied with five other Big Ten teams ranked in the top 25. USC will have a bye week before facing Wisconsin on October 24.
- •USC defeats Penn State 31-23 on October 10.
- •Trojans remain at No. 19 in the AP Poll.
- •USC is 6-1 overall, 3-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Five other Big Ten teams are in the top 25.
- •USC faces Wisconsin on October 24.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — USC remains No. 19 in AP Poll despite Penn State victory
"Despite the big victory in Happy Valley Saturday night, the Trojans remained at No. 19 in the latest rankings
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