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USC Holds Off Penn State in White Out for Road Victory
The Trojans improve to 6-1 after controlling a tough environment at Beaver Stadium.
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Trojans Secure Road Win
No. 19 Southern Cal defeated Penn State 31-23 on Saturday night in the White Out game at Beaver Stadium. The victory improved the Trojans to 6-1 overall. Coach Lincoln Riley described the result as one of his favorite wins, noting the challenge of playing in such an atmosphere and praising how the team handled the moment.
Overcoming Recent Challenges
USC had faced criticism after a home win the previous week and entered the matchup with a 4-6 record in Big Ten road games under Riley. The team also stood at 2-6 against ranked conference opponents. Riley highlighted the ability of his players to ignore outside noise and focus on their own standards in a program with high expectations.
Strong Showings on Both Sides
The offense gained more yards than Penn State while the defense limited the Nittany Lions to 68 rushing yards. Quarterback Jayden Maiava finished 21 of 33 for 301 yards and three touchdowns, with scoring catches by Trent Mosley, Tanook Hines and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. Riley noted the difficulty of winning at the venue and expressed confidence that the group is just beginning to reach its potential ahead of a bye week and upcoming matchups.
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