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USC vs Penn State - How to watch, live stream, start time, TV channel

Erik-McKinneyby:Erik McKinney10/09/24

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USC Trojans defensive back Leon McQuay III (22) intercepts a pass intended for Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) during the second half of the 2017 Rose Bowl (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

The USC Trojans (3-2, 1-2) are back at home this weekend and hosting the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0, 2-0) in a game that could shape the rest of the season for Lincoln Riley’s program. Here’s how to watch and all the information you need ahead of Saturday’s matchups.


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USC vs. Penn State game info

Teams: USC Trojans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Time: 12:30 pm PT
Television: CBS (Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell)

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Radio: ESPNLA 710 Radio with Pete Arbogast, Shaun Cody, Max Brown, Su’a Cravens, Jordan Moore and Jason Schwartz. (The game also can be heard on the Trojan Radio Network–KSHP 1400AM and KSHP-FM 107.1FM in Las Vegas, KSZL 1230AM in Barstow, KJJZ-HD3 102.7FM in Thousand Palms and KGU 95.1FM and 760AM in Honolulu–as well as on USCTrojans.com and KABC.com and on SiriusXM satellite radio (channels 197, 198, 397 or 959 and 960 on the app).

Spread: Penn State -5.5, over/under 50.5 (BetOnline)

Trojans vs. Nittany Lions game notes

* USC is 6-4 against Penn State all-time. The teams last met in the 2017 Rose Bowl with the Trojans winning an all-time classic, 52-49. USC is riding a three-game winning streak against Penn State with the last two coming as Rose Bowl wins.

* Penn State offensive ranks:

Total offense: 461.8 YPG – No. 22 overall
Passing offense: 244.4 YPG – No. 57 overall
Rushing offense: 217.8 YPG – No. 18 overall
Scoring offense: 34.4 PPG – No. 33 overall

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* Penn State defensive ranks:

Total defense: 233.2 YPG – No. 4 overall
Passing defense: 157 YPG – T-No. 11 overall
Rushing defense: 76.2 YPG – No. 4 overall
Scoring defense: 11.4 PPG – No. 8 overall

* USC offensive ranks:

Total offense: 442.4 YPG – No. 36 overall
Passing offense: 292.8 YPG – No. 20 overall
Rushing offense: 149.6 YPG – No. 78 overall
Scoring offense: 30.8 PPG – No. 58 overall

* USC defensive ranks:

Total defense: 316.2 YPG – No. 34 overall
Passing defense: 157.6 YPG – No. 13 overall
Rushing defense: 158.6 YPG – T-No. 87 overall
Scoring defense: 18.4 PPG – No. 28 overall

* Penn State has scored just 21 points total in the first quarter of their five games this season.

* USC ranks No. 96 in turnover margin this season while Penn State is tied for No. 21.

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