USC beat Rutgers 42-35 (Week 3, 2026)
USC beat Rutgers 42-35 at SHI Stadium. Now USC is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 0-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM ET ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | SHI Stadium |
| Spread | USC -21 |
| Total | 59.5 |
| TV | CBS |
|---|---|
| Streaming | Paramount+ |
USC at Rutgers airs on CBS. Each school's radio network carries the game, and the live score and every scoring play post here as it happens.
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
USC beat Rutgers 42-35 at SHI Stadium in Week 3. USC led 20-14 at halftime. USC never trailed. USC's largest lead was 14 points.
By the numbers
USC gained 461 total yards to Rutgers' 460. Turnovers: USC 0, Rutgers 2.
For USC, Jayden Maiava completed 20 of 32 passes for 277 yards and 2 touchdowns. King Miller ran 16 times for 102 yards and a touchdown. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt caught 5 passes for 77 yards.
For Rutgers, Dylan Lonergan completed 18 of 36 passes for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. Antwan Raymond ran 21 times for 122 yards and a touchdown. KJ Duff caught 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
What it means
After the game, USC is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 0-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.
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