College football matchups feature USC, Rutgers, and Ohio State

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Various NCAA college football matchups and previews are scheduled for the weekend of September 19, 2026.

No. 12 USC (3-0) is set to face Rutgers (0-2) at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. USC enters the game following an undefeated start, led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, who recently threw for five touchdowns in a win against Louisiana. Rutgers seeks its first win of the season as it opens Big Ten play.

Other notable matchups include No. 6 Ohio State hosting Kent State, and No. 10 Alabama hosting Florida State in a highly anticipated rematch. Additionally, West Virginia will face No. 25 Virginia in a neutral-site game in Charlotte, North Carolina, while Kentucky travels to face No. 9 Texas A&M.

In recent results, Kent State secured a 36-15 victory over Wofford, driven by three touchdowns from Dru DeShields.

Entities

Alabama · Dru DeShields · Jayden Maiava · Kent State · Lincoln Riley · Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ohio State University · Rafael Terrero Jr. · Rutgers · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Rutgers University

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Buckeyes Return Home to Ohio Stadium Saturday | Ohio State [ohiostatebuckeyes.com]

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DeShields has 3 TDs, defense dominates second half, Kent State tops Wofford 36-15 [www.newsday.com]

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Kickoff Time Set for Virginia Tech's Week 4 Clash Against Boston College [www.si.com]

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