USC wins at Penn State; Indiana edges Nebraska in close game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
USC Trojans secured a 31-23 victory over Penn State at Beaver Stadium on October 7. The Trojans showcased strong performances from their offensive stars while their defense made crucial stops. Indiana Hoosiers held on for a narrow 20-17 win against Nebraska, overcoming a two-possession deficit. Indiana's Curt Cignetti led a comeback with 14 unanswered points. The results shift the dynamics of the Big Ten as teams position themselves for upcoming matchups.
- •USC leads by 8 at Penn State; key defensive plays secured the win.
- •Indiana scores 14 consecutive points to overcome Nebraska's lead.
- •Iowa dominated Washington, winning 41-24, raising questions about Huskies' standing.
- •UCLA edges Oregon 17-15 despite losing their starting quarterback to injury.
- •Purdue defeats Minnesota 41-13, with Fame Ijeboi rushing for 195 yards.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — USC pulls through in must-win game, Indiana survives Nebraska
"The Big Ten is looking different at the top after Week 6, and USC will have its chance to move into the highest level of the league in late October
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