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14:47 - 4th Quarter October 10, 2026 β€’ Beaver Stadium, University Park

USC Trojans

5-1
24
VS
23

Penn State Nittany Lions

3-2
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 10, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: USC Trojans (5-1) takes on Penn State Nittany Lions (3-2) at Beaver Stadium, University Park.

USC Trojans
Visiting Side
Record 5-1
Penn State Nittany Lions
Home Side
Record 3-2

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
USC 7 10 7 0 24
PEN 7 10 3 3 23

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 10:37
J. Maiava pass to T. Mosley for 19 yds, for a TD (C. Chittenden KICK)
Score 7:26
R. Becht pass to A. Rappleyea for 13 yds, for a TD (R. Barker KICK)
Score 13:36
J. Maiava pass to T. Hines for 11 yds, for a TD (C. Chittenden KICK)
Score 9:59
C. Hansen run for 3 yds, for a TD (R. Barker KICK)
Score 2:11
C. Chittenden 37 yd FG GOOD
Score 0:03
R. Barker 48 yd FG GOOD
Score 11:23
R. Barker 35 yd FG GOOD
Score 5:38
Ki. Miller run for 13 yds, for a TD (C. Chittenden KICK)
Score 14:52
R. Barker 26 yd FG GOOD

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
66%
USC Trojans
VS
34%
Penn State Nittany Lions
Projected Score USC 37 - PEN 32
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.
  • Penn State Nittany Lions rushing attack has the advantage.
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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
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 β€’ 59Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: USC -1.5 | O/U: 54.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
USC Trojans (57.2%) Penn State Nittany Lions (42.8%)
Total Submissions: 90 circles

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