Penn State vs USC
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USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Penn State win | Los Angeles | W | 33-30 |
| 2016 * | USC win | Neutral | L | 49-52 |
| 2008 * | USC win | Neutral | L | 24-38 |
| 2000 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 5-29 |
| 1996 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 24-7 |
| 1994 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 38-14 |
| 1993 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 21-20 |
| 1991 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 10-21 |
| 1990 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 14-19 |
| 1981 * | Penn State win | Neutral | W | 26-10 |
| 1922 * | USC win | Neutral | L | 3-14 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1922.
See the Penn State vs USC rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Penn State and USC?
Penn State is 5-6 against USC across 11 meetings on record since 1922. USC leads the series.
When did Penn State last play USC?
They last met in 2024, a 33-30 win for Penn State.