USC holds off Penn State for 31-23 victory in White Out Game

In a tense showdown on October 10, USC edged out Penn State 31-23 in the annual White Out Game at Beaver Stadium. Quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns, leading the 19th-ranked Trojans to victory. Despite a spirited performance from Penn State, including 289 passing yards from Rocco Becht, the Nittany Lions fell to 0-3 in the Big Ten and 3-3 overall. USC's offense capitalized on crucial third-down opportunities, including a game-winning touchdown pass from Maiava late in the fourth quarter. This loss marks a challenging start for head coach Matt Campbell in his first season.

• 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State defense can’t stop 19th-ranked USC, Jayden Maiava in 31-23 loss