USC vs Penn State Live Score (10 Oct, 2026)
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USC | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
 Penn State | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Plays
Q1
10:37
10:37
Trent Mosley 19 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Passing Touchdown
7 – 0
Q1
7:26
7:26
Andrew Rappleyea 13 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Passing Touchdown
7 – 7
Q2
13:36
13:36
Tanook Hines 11 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Passing Touchdown
14 – 7
Q2
9:59
9:59
Carson Hansen 3 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
14 – 14
Q2
2:11
2:11
Caden Chittenden 37 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
17 – 14
Q2
0:00
0:00
Ryan Barker 48 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
17 – 17
Q3
11:23
11:23
Ryan Barker 35 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
17 – 20
Q3
5:38
5:38
King Miller 13 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
24 – 20
Q4
14:52
14:52
Ryan Barker 26 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
24 – 23
Q4
11:11
11:11
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt 10 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Passing Touchdown
31 – 23
Game Leaders
USCPenn State
J. Maiava QBPassing Yards
R. Becht QB
K. Miller RBRushing Yards
C. Hansen RB
T. Mosley WRReceiving Yards
C. Sowell WR
K. Urlacher SSacks
T. Rojas LB
D. Stephens II LBTackles
T. Rojas LBPlayer Box Score
USC| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Maiava#14 | 21/33 | 301 | 9.1 | 3 | 0 | 97.4 |
Penn State| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Becht#3 | 21/32 | 289 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 78.7 |
USC| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Miller#8 | 19 | 102 | 5.4 | 1 | 16 |
 Waymond Jordan#2 | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 |
| Trent Mosley#4 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jayden Maiava#14 | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Team | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 |
Penn State| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Hansen#21 | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 1 | 7 |
| Rocco Becht#3 | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 10 |
 James Peoples#1 | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 8 |
USC| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Mosley#4 | 9 | 111 | 12.3 | 1 | 21 |
 Tanook Hines#16 | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 1 | 40 |
 Zacharyus Williams | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 22 |
| Kayden Dixon-Wyatt#17 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 18 |
 Tucker Ashcraft#84 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Ethan Feaster#1 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
Penn State| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sowell | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 0 | 47 |
 Brett Eskildsen#4 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 0 | 25 |
 Andrew Rappleyea#87 | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 1 | 20 |
 Gabe Burkle#84 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 13 |
 Zay Robinson#2 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Carson Hansen#21 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
 Benjamin Brahmer#18 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
USC| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desman Stephens II#8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Deven Bryant#17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Luke Wafle#94 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Christian Pierce#6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kameryn Crawford#1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Alex Graham#7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kennedy Urlacher#9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Zuriah Fisher#18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jontez Williams | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jahkeem Stewart#4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Alex VanSumeren#91 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Chasen Johnson#27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 RJ Sermons#21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Prophet Brown#16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Braylan Shelby#10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ta'Mere Robinson#14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Elijah Newby#26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jadyn Walker#15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jamaal Jarrett#99 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Marcelles Williams#25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ryan O'Connell#41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jaimeon Winfield#45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Penn State| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Rojas#13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Zion Tracy#7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jamison Patton#3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kooper Ebel#8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dallas Vakalahi#98 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Siale Taupaki#92 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Daryus Dixson#5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Josiah Zayas#17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Jeremiah Cooper#4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Caleb Bacon#10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jahmir Joseph | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Cael Brezina#9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Yvan Kemajou#19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Alexander McPherson#33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Audavion Collins#2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Armstrong Nnodim#91 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Tyrell Chatman#20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Keanu Williams#99 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ikenna Ezeogu#1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USC| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Miller#8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chasen Johnson#27 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Penn State| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eskildsen#4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
USC| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Caden Chittenden#45 | 1/1 | 100.0 | 37 | 4/4 | 7 |
 Ryon Sayeri#48 | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Penn State| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ryan Barker#94 | 3/3 | 100.0 | 48 | 2/2 | 11 |
USC| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lachlan Carrigan#35 | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
Penn State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nathan Tiyce#38 | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
USC| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Feaster#1 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 |
 Jadyn Ramos#95 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
Penn State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Robinson#2 | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 |
Drive Summary
USC
Touchdown
75
PSU
Touchdown
75
USC
Punt
2
PSU
Punt
24
USC
Touchdown
80
PSU
Touchdown
75
USC
Missed FG
30
PSU
Punt
12
USC
Field Goal
70
PSU
Field Goal
45
PSU
Field Goal
31
USC
Touchdown
75
PSU
Field Goal
68
USC
Touchdown
71
PSU
Punt
17
USC
Punt
1
PSU
Fumble
25
USC
End of Game
36
Injury Report
No current injury report is available for this matchup.
Head-to-Head
Historical meetings are not available for this matchup.
Game Information
StageWeek 6
Season2026
KickoffSat, Oct 10, 7:30 pm
VenueBeaver Stadium
LocationUniversity Park, PA
SurfaceGrass
BroadcastNBC, ERADM
Attendance114,419
Division Standings
FBS — Big Ten Conference
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0.889 | 292 | 112 | 5-1 | 3-0 | W2 |
 UCLA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 268 | 107 | 5-0 | 3-0 | W8 |
 Ohio State | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 293 | 124 | 4-0 | 2-2 | L1 |
 Wisconsin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 189 | 137 | 4-0 | 1-3 | L1 |
| USC | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 | 292 | 218 | 5-1 | 2-1 | W1 |
 Purdue | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 236 | 257 | 2-3 | 1-2 | L2 |
 Iowa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 226 | 100 | 4-1 | 2-1 | W1 |
 Nebraska | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 259 | 125 | 4-2 | 1-1 | L3 |
 Minnesota | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 202 | 164 | 4-1 | 1-2 | L1 |
 Northwestern | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 269 | 150 | 5-0 | 1-2 | L1 |
 Oregon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 266 | 171 | 4-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
 Illinois | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 232 | 194 | 3-2 | 2-1 | W3 |
 Michigan | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 170 | 131 | 4-2 | 1-1 | W1 |
 Rutgers | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.250 | 222 | 261 | 1-4 | 1-2 | L2 |
| Penn State | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.500 | 232 | 149 | 3-2 | 1-2 | W1 |
 Washington | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 212 | 169 | 3-2 | 2-1 | W2 |
 Maryland | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.250 | 215 | 253 | 1-4 | 1-2 | L6 |
 Michigan State | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.250 | 159 | 206 | 2-3 | 0-3 | L6 |
USC
4th in Big Ten
VS
Penn State
15th in Big Ten
Quarterbacks & Specialists
#35
Lachlan Carrigan
#14
Jayden Maiava
#48
Ryon Sayeri
Receivers & Backs
#84
Tucker Ashcraft
#17
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt
#1
Ethan Feaster
#16
Tanook Hines
#2
Waymond Jordan
#8
King Miller
#4
Trent Mosley
Zacharyus Williams
Defensive Line & Linebackers
#17
Deven Bryant
#1
Kameryn Crawford
#18
Zuriah Fisher
#99
Jamaal Jarrett
#26
Elijah Newby
#41
Ryan O'Connell
#95
Jadyn Ramos
#14
Ta'Mere Robinson
#10
Braylan Shelby
#8
Desman Stephens II
#4
Jahkeem Stewart
#91
Alex VanSumeren
#94
Luke Wafle
#15
Jadyn Walker
#45
Jaimeon Winfield
Defensive Backs
#16
Prophet Brown
#7
Alex Graham
#27
Chasen Johnson
#6
Christian Pierce
#21
RJ Sermons
#9
Kennedy Urlacher
Jontez Williams
#25
Marcelles Williams
Other
#45
Caden Chittenden
Quarterbacks & Specialists
#3
Rocco Becht
#38
Nathan Tiyce
Receivers & Backs
#18
Benjamin Brahmer
#84
Gabe Burkle
#4
Brett Eskildsen
#21
Carson Hansen
#1
James Peoples
#87
Andrew Rappleyea
#2
Zay Robinson
Chase Sowell
Defensive Line & Linebackers
#10
Caleb Bacon
#9
Cael Brezina
#8
Kooper Ebel
#1
Ikenna Ezeogu
#19
Yvan Kemajou
#33
Alexander McPherson
#91
Armstrong Nnodim
#13
Tony Rojas
#92
Siale Taupaki
#98
Dallas Vakalahi
#99
Keanu Williams
Defensive Backs
#20
Tyrell Chatman
#2
Audavion Collins
#4
Jeremiah Cooper
#5
Daryus Dixson
Jahmir Joseph
#3
Jamison Patton
#7
Zion Tracy
#17
Josiah Zayas
Other
#94
Ryan Barker
USC
4th in Big Ten
VS
Penn State
15th in Big Ten
Passing
67.3
Completion Percentage
63.7
210
Completions
160
1.90
Interception Percentage
2.00
6
Interceptions
5
70
Longest Pass
70
2,650
Net Passing Yards
1,962
294.4
Net Passing Yards Per Game
245.3
312
Passing Attempts
251
6.40
Passing Touchdown %
5.20
20
Passing Touchdowns
13
156.1
Passer Rating
142.3
13
Total Sacks
13
112
Sack Yards Lost
69
8.5
Yards Per Pass Attempt
7.8
2,650
Passing Yards
1,962
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
9
Team Games Played
8
423.8
Yards Per Game
393.3
32.4
Total Points Per Game
29.0
292
Total Points
232
37
Total Touchdowns
28
294.4
Passing Yards Per Game
245.3
210-312
Comp-Att
160-251
13-112
Sacks-Yards Lost
13-69
Rushing
298
Rushing Attempts
290
1,164
Rushing Yards
1,184
3.9
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.1
35
Long Rushing
61
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
14
Rushing Touchdowns
14
129.3
Rushing Yards Per Game
148.0
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
75
Rushing 1st downs
55
9
Team Games Played
8
3,814
Total Yards
3,146
623
Total Offensive Plays
554
32.4
Total Points Per Game
29.0
292
Total Points
232
37
Total Touchdowns
28
Receiving
210
Receptions
160
0
Receiving Targets
0
2,650
Receiving Yards
1,962
2,650
Receiving Yards
1,962
20
Receiving Touchdowns
13
70
Long Reception
70
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
294.4
Receiving Yards Per Game
245.3
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
1384
Receiving Yards After Catch
850
126
Receiving First Downs
94
9
Team Games Played
8
12.6
Yards Per Reception
12.3
32.4
Total Points Per Game
29.0
292
Total Points
232
37
Total Touchdowns
28
Miscellaneous
214
Total 1st downs
167
75
Rushing 1st downs
55
126
Passing 1st downs
96
13
1st downs by penalty
16
53
Third Down Conversions
39
107
Third Down Attempts
108
49.53
3rd down %
36.11
13
Fourth Down Conversions
12
19
First Downs Attempts
15
68.42
4th down %
80.00
56
Total Penalties
37
482
Total Penalty Yards
374
16485
Possession Time Seconds
15371
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
11
Total Takeaways
9
9
Total Giveaways
7
2
Turnover Ratio
2
0
Fumbles Lost
0
53-107
3rd down efficiency
39-108
13-19
4th down efficiency
12-15
56-482
Total-Yards
37-374
Defense
319
Solo Tackles
233
180
Assist Tackles
206
499
Total Tackles
439
19
Sacks
10
91
Sack Yards
54
63
Stuffs
59
20
Passes Defended
29
38.3
Average Interception Yards
11.0
99
Long Interception
51
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
1
37
Tackles For Loss
26
9
Team Games Played
8
Defensive Interceptions
3
Interceptions
9
115
Interception Yards
99
1
Interception Touchdowns
1
3-115
INT: Total
9-99
General
9
Fumbles
5
5
Forced Fumbles
5
5
Fumbles Recovered
4
1
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
9
Games Played
8
9-0
Fumbles-Lost
5-0
Returning
15
Kick Returns
8
243
Kick Return Yards
151
16.2
Yards Per Kick Return
18.9
26
Long Kick Return
34
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
16
Punt Returns
19
259
Punt Return Yards
196
16.2
Yards Per Punt Return
10.3
86
Long Punt Return
38
1
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
9
Team Games Played
8
16-259
Punt: Total
19-196
Kicking
10
Field Goal Made
12
14
Field Goal Attempts
16
71.4
Field Goal Percentage
75.0
54
Long Field Goal Made
48
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
2
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
4
8
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
6
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
5
3
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
34
Extra Points Made
26
34
Extra Point Attempts
26
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
2
Field Goals Made 20-29
4
7
Field Goals Made 30-39
5
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
3
1
Field Goals Made 50+
0
64
Total Kicking Points
62
9
Team Games Played
8
62
Touchback Percentage
63
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
10-14
FG: Good-Attempts
12-16
Punting
17
Punts
33
828
Punt Yards
1,305
56
Long Punt
60
48.7
Gross Average Punt Yards
39.5
48.7
Net Average Punt Yards
39.5
0
Punts Blocked
0
7
Punts Inside 20
11
3
Touchbacks
4
4
Fair Catches
14
7
Punt Returns
3
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
9
Team Games Played
8
17-828
Punt: Total Yards
33-1,305
Scoring
14
Rushing Touchdowns
14
20
Receiving Touchdowns
13
1
Return Touchdowns
0
36
Total Touchdowns
27
10
Field Goals
12
34
Kick Extra Points
26
1
Total Two Point Conversions
1
292
Total Points
232
32.4
Total Points Per Game
29.0
FAQs: USC vs Penn State
How can I watch USC vs. Penn State live?
NBC will broadcast the game, and Peacock will stream it live. Peacock requires a separate subscription, including for DIRECTV customers. You can also watch NBC free with an antenna if you can receive your local NBC station.
What time does USC vs. Penn State start?
Kickoff is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. For USC fans watching on the West Coast, that is 4:30 p.m. PT.
Where is the game being played?
The game is at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State is the home team, and this is USC's first visit to Beaver Stadium since 1994.
Is USC vs. Penn State the White Out game?
Yes, this is Penn State's 2026 White Out game. It is the first White Out under head coach Matt Campbell, with more than 100,000 fans expected to dress in white.
What are the teams' records heading into the game?
No. 19 USC enters at 5-1, while Penn State is 3-2. The Trojans beat Washington 25-21 in their previous game. The Nittany Lions are coming off a 34-13 loss at Northwestern.
How do the offenses compare heading into this matchup?
USC averages 37.3 points and 467.8 yards per game, compared with Penn State's 32.0 points and 400.0 yards. The Trojans average 311.7 passing yards per game; the Nittany Lions average 243.6.
How do the defenses compare?
Penn State allows 16.0 points and 292.8 yards per game, while USC allows 25.5 points and 348.8 yards. The Nittany Lions rank third in the FBS in passing yards allowed, giving up 119.6 per game.