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USC Trojans defeat Penn State 31-23 in White Out matchup

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No. 19 USC defeated Penn State 31-23 during the annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium on October 10, 2026. Despite a record-setting crowd of over 114,000 fans, the Trojans secured the victory behind a strong performance from quarterback Jayden Maiava, who threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns.

USC's offense remained explosive throughout the night, with contributions from receivers Trent Mosley and Tanook Hines. The Trojans managed to maintain their lead in the fourth quarter, aided by defensive stops and effective clock management by head coach Lincoln Riley.

Penn State, led by quarterback Rocco Becht, struggled to keep pace, falling to a 3-3 record and 0-3 in Big Ten play. The loss highlights ongoing challenges for the Nittany Lions' offense and defense under head coach Matt Campbell. The game also featured a new halftime drone show, a growing trend in college athletics.

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Beaver Stadium · Big Ten · Jayden Maiava · Lincoln Riley · Matt Campbell · Penn State · Penn State Nittany Lions · USC · USC Trojans

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