Final
October 10, 2026 β’ Beaver Stadium, University Park
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: USC Trojans (6-1) takes on Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3) at Beaver Stadium, University Park.
USC Trojans
Visiting Side
Record
6-1
Penn State Nittany Lions
Home Side
Record
3-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
USC
|
7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
|
PEN
|
7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:37
Trent Mosley 19 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score
7:26
Andrew Rappleyea 13 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
13:36
Tanook Hines 11 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score
9:59
Carson Hansen 3 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
2:11
Caden Chittenden 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Ryan Barker 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:23
Ryan Barker 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:38
King Miller 13 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score
14:52
Ryan Barker 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:11
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt 10 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
USC Trojans
VS
26%
Penn State Nittany Lions
Projected Score
USC 36
-
PEN 31
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- USC Trojans scoring offense has an edge over Penn State Nittany Lions defense.
- USC Trojans generates significantly more total yardage.
- USC Trojans aerial attack exposes Penn State Nittany Lions secondary.
- USC Trojans controls the trenches in the run game.
USC Trojans
STAT
Penn State Nittany Lions
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Penn State Nittany Lions plays on familiar turf at Beaver Stadium, University Park.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why USC Trojans Could Win
USC Trojans scoring offense has an edge over Penn State Nittany Lions defense.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions Could Win
Penn State Nittany Lions will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
USC Trojans generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Beaver Stadium, University Park
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
114,419
Closing Odds
Line: USC -1.5 | O/U: 54.5
Team Leaders
USC Trojans Leaders
Will Doherty
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Shahn Alston
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Terrell Anderson
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Penn State Nittany Lions Leaders
Connor Barry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Amar'e Glover
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ethan Black
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
USC Trojans (59.2%)
Penn State Nittany Lions (40.8%)
Total Submissions: 90 circles
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