USC's risky onside kick falters against Penn State in close game
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
USC and Penn State are locked in a close contest in Week 6, with the game tied at 17 after halftime. Lincoln Riley opted for an onside kick to regain momentum, but it was swiftly claimed by Penn State, dashing USC's hopes. USC's quarterback Jayden Maiava and Penn State's Rocco Becht are both excelling, each nearing 300 yards passing as the game progresses. USC has since taken a 31-23 lead with 11:11 remaining, while Penn State is driving to reclaim the advantage.
- •The game is tied at 17 after halftime.
- •USC attempted an onside kick that was recovered by Penn State.
- •Jayden Maiava and Rocco Becht both nearing 300 yards passing.
- •USC leads 31-23 with 11:11 left in the game.
- •Both teams are vying for crucial wins in the season.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — USC’s Lincoln Riley records signature road win by silencing largest-ever Penn State crowd
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — USC’s post-halftime onside kick blows up in their faces vs. Penn State
"Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans scored a huge 31-23 road win over Matt Campbell’s Penn State Nittany Lions, one that came with a bad decision to onside kick to start the second half. USC star wideout Trent Mosley was on the injury report before the game , but got his health right in time to lead the way to the win. Mosley recorded 111 yards receiving […] The post USC’s Lincoln Riley records signature road win by silencing largest-ever Penn State crowd appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans battled injuries ahead of Week 6’s game against Penn State in what became a close game. The Trojans, who shared a season-ending surgery announcement before the game, got tricky after halftime as Riley rolled the dice on an onside kick that didn’t go as planned. Ryon Sayeri’s dribble of a kick was quickly snatched up by […] The post USC’s post-halftime onside kick blows up in their faces vs. Penn State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 4:22 AMUSC’s Lincoln Riley records signature road win by silencing largest-ever Penn State crowd
Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans scored a huge 31-23 road win over Matt Campbell’s Penn State Nittany Lions, one that came with a bad decision to onside kick to start the second half. USC star wideout Trent Mosley was on the injury report before the game , but got his health right in time to lead the way to the win. Mosley recorded 111 yards receiving […] The post USC’s Lincoln Riley records signature road win by silencing largest-ever Penn State crowd appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:26 AMUSC’s post-halftime onside kick blows up in their faces vs. Penn State
Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans battled injuries ahead of Week 6’s game against Penn State in what became a close game. The Trojans, who shared a season-ending surgery announcement before the game, got tricky after halftime as Riley rolled the dice on an onside kick that didn’t go as planned. Ryon Sayeri’s dribble of a kick was quickly snatched up by […] The post USC’s post-halftime onside kick blows up in their faces vs. Penn State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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