- Q1 10:37TDUSCTrent Mosley 19 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)7–0
- Q1 7:26TDPSUAndrew Rappleyea 13 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)7–7
- Q2 13:36TDUSCTanook Hines 11 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)14–7
- Q2 9:59TDPSUCarson Hansen 3 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)14–14
- Q2 2:11FGUSCCaden Chittenden 37 Yd Field Goal17–14
- Q2 0:00FGPSURyan Barker 48 Yd Field Goal17–17
- Q3 11:23FGPSURyan Barker 35 Yd Field Goal17–20
- Q3 5:38TDUSCKing Miller 13 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)24–20
- Q4 14:52FGPSURyan Barker 26 Yd Field Goal24–23
- Q4 11:11TDUSCKayden Dixon-Wyatt 10 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)31–23
USC Trojans vs Penn State Nittany Lions — 2026-10-10 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | USC Trojans | Penn State Nittany Lions |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 18 |
| Total yards | 430 | 357 |
| Net passing yards | 301 | 289 |
| Rushing yards | 129 | 68 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-11 | 2-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 2-2 | 5-5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 3-25 | 2-20 |
| Time of possession | 30:08 | 29:52 |
USC Trojans vs Penn State Nittany Lions — NCAA Game Analysis
USC Trojans defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 31–23, a 8-point margin. USC Trojans led in total offense, 430 to 357. USC Trojans led in rushing yards, 129 to 68. USC Trojans committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. USC Trojans converted 5 of 11 third downs; Penn State Nittany Lions converted 2 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
USC Trojans
Passing
- #14Jayden Maiava
Rushing
- #8King Miller
- #2Waymond Jordan
- #4Trent Mosley
- #14Jayden Maiava
- Team
Receiving
- #4Trent Mosley
- #16Tanook Hines
- #0Zacharyus Williams
- #17Kayden Dixon-Wyatt
- #84Tucker Ashcraft
- #1Ethan Feaster
Defense
- #8Desman Stephens II
- #17Deven Bryant
- #94Luke Wafle
- #6Christian Pierce
- #1Kameryn Crawford
- #7Alex Graham
- #9Kennedy Urlacher
- #18Zuriah Fisher
- #0Jontez Williams
- #4Jahkeem Stewart
- #91Alex VanSumeren
- #27Chasen Johnson
- #21RJ Sermons
- #16Prophet Brown
- #10Braylan Shelby
- #14Ta'Mere Robinson
- #26Elijah Newby
- #15Jadyn Walker
- #99Jamaal Jarrett
- #25Marcelles Williams
- #41Ryan O'Connell
- #45Jaimeon Winfield
Penn State Nittany Lions
Passing
- #3Rocco Becht
Rushing
- #21Carson Hansen
- #3Rocco Becht
- #1James Peoples
Receiving
- #0Chase Sowell
- #4Brett Eskildsen
- #87Andrew Rappleyea
- #84Gabe Burkle
- #2Zay Robinson
- #21Carson Hansen
- #18Benjamin Brahmer
Defense
- #13Tony Rojas
- #7Zion Tracy
- #3Jamison Patton
- #8Kooper Ebel
- #98Dallas Vakalahi
- #92Siale Taupaki
- #5Daryus Dixson
- #17Josiah Zayas
- #4Jeremiah Cooper
- #10Caleb Bacon
- #0Jahmir Joseph
- #9Cael Brezina
- #19Yvan Kemajou
- #33Alexander McPherson
- #2Audavion Collins
- #91Armstrong Nnodim
- #20Tyrell Chatman
- #99Keanu Williams
- #1Ikenna Ezeogu