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The USC Trojans are coming off a statement 21-17 road win at the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and are now rewarded with two consecutive home games in the Los Angeles M
USC vs. Iowa will be an early game, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time. The game will be televised by either CBS or Big Ten Network, with that to be announced following this week's games.
No, USC does not play on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Trojans have a bye in Week 9, their final one of the 2025 season. USC will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Week 10 when it takes a trip to face Nebraska. It starts five straight games the Trojans will play to end the season, which include critical matchups against Iowa, at Oregon and UCLA.
The Northwestern Wildcats (5-3) are heading west for a true Big Ten test under the lights. They are taking on the No. 20 USC Trojans (6-2) at the Los Angeles Me
USC got terrible news on one fan favorite defensive lineman, and great news on another. Read all of the injury updates before the Northwestern game:
USC is looking to bounce back from its loss to Notre Dame and stay in the hunt for a playoff berth by winning a tough road game against Nebraska.
The USC Trojans are back on the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a battle to remain alive for the College Football Playoff. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln is slated for 4:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.
The Trojans face an underrated Northwestern defense. What is the Wildcats' strategy? How can USC execute its offensive game plan? Here's our scout:
Nebraska Cornhuskers star quarterback Dylan Raiola has had a fantastic start to the 2025 college football season. Before Saturday’s game against the No. 23 USC Trojans, Raiola had led Nebraska to a 6-2 record, while completing 72.8% of his passes for 1,909 yards and 17 touchdowns with six interceptions.
Indiana was ranked just below Ohio State at the No. 2 spot, followed by Oregon at the No. 9 spot. USC, Iowa, Michigan and Washington make up the four other Big Ten teams that made the top-25 rankings.