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USC Defensive Coordinator Gary Patterson Explains Key Coaching Change

The No. 19 USC Trojans' defensive coordinator Gary Patterson made a rare media appearance on Oct. 12 for Trojans Live. During his segment, the veteran coach opened up about the loss to the Oregon Ducks, how his move to the booth helped the defense, the strength of the defense and how important it is for the defense to close out games.

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USC’s College Football Playoff Path Hinges on Two Major Hurdles

The No. 19 USC Trojans have their playoff hopes back in their own hands, but keeping them there is another story. The Trojans enter the bye week with some much-needed momentum after a 31-23 road win over Penn State.

Trent Mosley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 12

USC Receiver Trent Mosley’s Injury Return Draws National Recognition

It had been three long weeks since the No. 19 Trojans endured a major hole, missing in their receiving unit. That missing piece was none other than freshman receiver Trent Mosley.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 12

USC Trojans' Playoff Path Raises Questions After Penn State Win

The No. 19 USC Trojans silenced all the doubters in Week 6 when they came into Beaver Stadium, tuned out the White Out crowd and beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

Lincoln Riley Sends Message to USC Fans, Doubters Following Road Win Over Penn State

State College — Lincoln Riley entered his fifth season as the USC head coach with an immense amount of pressure. The noise around Riley’s tenure only ramped up after a loss to West Coast rival to Oregon on Sept.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

Matt Campbell Divulges Biggest Missed Opportunities in Loss to USC

The No. 19 USC Trojans silenced the whiteout crowd at Beaver Stadium with a 31-23 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday night. The win gives

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

USC Trojans Earn Viral Moment With Marching Band After Beating Penn State

The No. 19 USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley earned their most signature win of the 2026 college football season, defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23 on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. The win moves the Trojans to 6-1 and keeps them in the College Football Playoff conversation, with their one loss coming to the No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

USC’s Jayden Maiava Gets Real About Penn State’s Hostile White Out Environment

The No. 19 USC Trojans pulled off a 31-23 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions and their White Out crowd in Week 6. The win was made possible by senior quarterback Jayden Maiava.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

USC Coach Lincoln Riley Takes Swipe At Doubters After Beating Penn State

College football witnessed multiple top 25 teams go down in stunning fashion on Saturday, Oct. 10. The No. 19 USC Trojans needed to overcome a hostile environment and whiteout to avoid their own upset at Penn State.

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Lincoln Riley gets ripped for his bizarre move against Penn State

Lincoln Riley officially appears to have jumped the shark. No. 19 USC played on Saturday against unranked Penn State. The two Big Ten rivals met at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 10

College GameDay Favors USC Trojans in Road Matchup vs. Penn State

The No. 19 USC Trojans enter Saturday night’s clash against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium with their College Football Playoff hopes on

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 10

Lincoln Riley Faces Critical Test as USC Battles Penn State on Recruiting Trail

Saturday’s matchup between the No. 19 USC Trojans and Penn State for the Nittany Lions’ iconic White Out game presents a much-needed opportunity for USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans to get their first statement road victory of the 2026 season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 9

USC Trojans vs. Penn State Final Preview and Prediction

The No. 19 USC Trojans spent five of their first six games in Los Angeles. Now they have their second-longest road trip of 2026 on deck. But will enter one of the nation's loudest venues: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, the home of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 9

Field Yates Delivers Intriguing Jayden Maiava NFL Comparison

NFL scrutiny still lingers over USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava, especially as he's reached the halfway point of his final college football chapter.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 9

USC Trojans Who Need Bigger Roles vs. Penn State to Avoid Transfer Questions

It's officially the midway point of the season, and the No. 19 USC Trojans are two games in of their tough conference games. Their third leg of Big Ten play will be at Penn State (Oct.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 8

Will USC Spark Momentum in Tough Road Challenge Against Penn State?

The “fire Lincoln” chants inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum started in the second quarter of USC’s win over Washington in week 5. By the third quarter, it got much louder as the Trojans fell behind by 11, the offense continued to sputter, and the fan base grew weary of coach Lincoln Riley.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / October 8

USC's Jahkeem Stewart Offers Insight Into Preparation for Penn State White Out

USC Trojans defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart made his presence felt against No. 13 Oregon, but the talented defensive lineman showed off his game-changing abilities in USC's win over Washington.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 8

Grading Each USC Trojans Defensive Position Group Through Six Games

The No. 19 USC Trojans look to take one step closer to reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history with a road win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium in a hostile environment.

Ta'Mere Robinson News / USC Trojans on SI / October 8

USC Linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson Reflects on First Career Start

No. 19 USC Trojans' defense came alive in Week 5's thrilling win over the Washington Huskies. Linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson played a key role in the win and is looking to bring his veteran experience once again as the Trojans are on the road against Robinson's former team, Penn State (Oct.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 8

Oregon’s National Title Odds Tell a Different Story Than Its Ranking

No. 13 Oregon (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) saw little movement in its national title odds after sitting out Week 5 with a bye. The Ducks are coming off one of the signature wins in coach Dan Lanning’s five-year tenure in Eugene with a 41-27 upset win over then-No.

USC Trojans News / Saturday Blitz / October 7

Could Week 6 expose the USC Trojans once and for all?

There’s been a ton of buzz around the CFB community lately (as there often is this time every year), whether it be the demand of respect for those that are underrated, or the theories regarding what the heck is going on in the SEC.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1

USC HC Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless Trojans

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley would like to remind everyone that it could be a lot worse.

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for draft?

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Wisconsin has massive win on recruiting trail after Penn State upset

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 2

'Teams Fall Apart': Jayden Maiava Makes Locker Room Admission as Desman Stephens Incident Raises Doubts on USC Culture

A rivalry loss can expose more than what happens between the lines. For USC, the 41-27 defeat to Oregon did that. The No. 12 Trojans entered the night unbeaten.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / September 27