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USC Receiver Tanook Hines Backs Up Pregame Trash Talk Against Penn State

USC receiver Tanook Hines was asked heading into the Penn State game in week 6 what stood out about their secondary and didn’t mince words. “Nothing much for real.

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Lincoln Riley Doesn't Hold Back on Jayden Maiava's Performance vs. Penn State

Quarterback Jayden Maiava has struggled on the road throughout his career at USC. But against Penn State in week 6, the Trojans quarterback flipped the narrative and delivered his best performance away from the Coliseum.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 13

One Decision From Lincoln Riley That Has Turned Around USC's Defense

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley made a splash when he brought former TCU head coach Gary Patterson out of retirement and hired him to be USC's defensive coordinator, but that splash didn't necessarily translate onto the field during the Trojans' first few games of the 2026 season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 13

USC Trojans Bowl Projection Changes Following Signature Win Over Penn State

Coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 19 USC Trojans defied the odds on Saturday night, securing their most signature win of the season with a 31-23 road victory

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 13

Lincoln Riley Raves About Sudden USC Starter Who Shined vs. Penn State

Multiple players stepped up big amid the noise inside Beaver Stadium for the No. 19 USC Trojans. Coach Lincoln Riley once again saw poise out of quarterback Jayden Maiava, plus saw the Trojans defense come up with needed stops again.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 12

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 12

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.

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.

Trent Mosley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 11

USC’s Trent Mosley Wastes No Time Making Impact In Return Against Penn State

USC fans were longing for true freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley to return after being injured for multiple weeks. That became a reality on Saturday night in Happy Valley.

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

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 / 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.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 2