USC Trojans Face Penn State in First White Out of Matt Campbell Era

The USC Trojans will compete against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, marking the first White Out game of the Matt Campbell era. The 2026 season has been difficult for Penn State, which recently lost to Northwestern after squandering a significant lead against Wisconsin.

Quarterback Rocco Becht has struggled, managing only one touchdown in the last two games, while the defense has faced challenges, allowing 413 rushing yards in their latest match. This game will be Campbell's first opportunity to coach against a ranked opponent, as USC enters the matchup with a 5-1 record, having lost only to Oregon.

USC's offense, led by senior quarterback Jayden Maiava, has been strong, averaging 311 passing yards per game. However, their defense has been inconsistent, giving up an average of 348.8 yards and 25.5 points per game. The matchup is anticipated to be competitive, with Penn State currently favored by 1.5 points.