FINAL: USC at Penn State 31-23 | Coaching Buzz

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USC

31

Final

Penn State

23

Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 PM EDTConference gameWeek 6 · 2026

The Storyline

Head Coach · USC

88

SCORCHINGHEATING UP

Upset loss stings.

Lincoln Riley's squad fell 7-24 at Wisconsin as the favorite — a 17-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

Buyout

$80M (Est)

Score history

Recent buzz

Riley Expresses Desire to Stay With USC Trojansroundtable.io · Oct 28, 2026
USC’s Lincoln Riley reflects on ‘christening’ as coaching rumors flyOrange County Register · Oct 28, 2026
USC football HC Lincoln Riley shuts down speculation with firm message on his futureYahoo Sports · Oct 28, 2026
Lincoln Riley affirms his commitment to USC with his 5th season teetering on failureYahoo Sports · Oct 28, 2026
USC’s offense was historically bad against WisconsinYahoo Sports · Oct 28, 2026

Fan Discussion

This game is final — the thread stays open as the postgame archive.

CBCoaching Buzz Staff·Oct 11, 2026, 7:55 AM·Open on the boards

RILEY — VERY HOT — MUST-WIN. This is the discussion thread for USC at Penn State — predictions, live reactions, and postgame takes all live here.

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