Full guide to USC vs Penn State: How to watch, weather, odds, history and more

The USC Trojans are heading to Happy Valley for a huge game against Penn State. At 5-1 and right in the mix for the College Football Playoff, Lincoln Riley’s team is looking to capture a signature road win in what will be Penn State's signature "White Out" game.

Both teams have had their struggles, but USC remains deep in the mix to achieve all its goals, while the Nittany Lions are teetering on the edge of a lost season after consecutive losses, including a 34-13 shellacking at the hands of Northwestern.

When and Where is USC vs Penn State

Matchup: No. 19 USC (4-1, 2-1 B1G) vs Penn State (3-1, 0-2 B1G)

Date: Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026

Kick: 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET)

Where: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium

TV: NBC

Streaming: FuboTV 

Radio: ESPN LA 710

Rankings for USC and Penn State

USC’s sitting at No. 19 in the AP poll this week after sliding down a spot, even with that 25-21 win over Washington. Penn State, on the other hand, has dropped out of the rankings and has a serious climb ahead if they want to get back into the conversation this year.

Betting Odds for USC vs. Penn State

USC enters the matchup as a +1.5 point underdogs with the over/under set at 54.5. Fans should check their preferred sportsbook for the latest odds and updates.

Betting odds are subject to change

Weather Forecast for USC vs. Penn State

Game-time conditions in Happy Valley are expected to be cloudy, with temperatures approaching 60 degrees and winds up to 5 mph.

USC and Penn State Previous Results

• The Trojans are coming off a gritty 25-21 comeback win against Washington, where the defense really stepped up to make it happen. Sitting at 5-1, the team has some solid momentum heading into this massive showdown in Happy Valley.

• Penn State is coming off a rough loss to Northwestern where their defense just couldn't stop the run. It's been a tough start for the Nittany Lions in conference play, and they're currently sitting at 0-2 after dropping games to both Wisconsin and the Wildcats.

USC vs. Penn State Series History

The Trojans lead the series 6-5. This is just the second time they’re meeting as Big Ten rivals, following that wild overtime heartbreaker at the Coliseum two years ago.

Key Storylines and Matchup Notes for USC and Penn State

• The Trojans are looking to keep their momentum going for the rest of the season. If they can pull off another 5-1 run, they'll be in great shape for a playoff spot. Plus, with a few key guys potentially back in the lineup this week, the team is in a solid position to grab a huge win on the road.

• Penn State's had a rough go of it lately, but they've got the "White Out" game this week and you know that’s one of the loudest, craziest spots to play in all of college football. If the Nittany Lions want to flip the script on their season, taking down a ranked team in primetime is exactly how you do it.

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