USC beat Penn State 31-23 (Week 6, 2026)
USC beat Penn State 31-23 at Beaver Stadium. Now USC is 6-1, 3-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-3, 0-3 in Big Ten play.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Beaver Stadium |
| Spread | USC -1.5 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| TV | ERADM, NBC |
|---|---|
| Streaming | Peacock |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
USC beat Penn State 31-23 at Beaver Stadium in Week 6. The teams were tied 17-17 at halftime. The lead changed hands twice and the score was tied 3 times after the opening score. USC went ahead for good on a touchdown with 5:38 left in the third quarter. Penn State led by as many as 3.
By the numbers
USC gained 430 total yards to Penn State's 357. Turnovers: USC 0, Penn State 1.
For USC, Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards and 3 touchdowns. King Miller ran 19 times for 102 yards and a touchdown. Trent Mosley caught 9 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown.
For Penn State, Rocco Becht completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown. Carson Hansen ran 14 times for 28 yards and a touchdown. Chase Sowell caught 4 passes for 95 yards.
What it means
After the game, USC is 6-1, 3-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-3, 0-3 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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