USC vs. Penn State Game Summary

Game Summary: USC vs. Penn State

Jayden Maiava and No. 19 USC are working hard to secure a vital win away from home against Penn State. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PDT and can be watched on NBC and Peacock.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

USC Defense Limits Penn State to a Field Goal

No. 19 USC leads Penn State 24-23 with 14:52 left in the fourth quarter. On third-and-five at the USC 7, Rocco Becht missed a pass through the end zone. Ryan Barker scored a 26-yard field goal, reducing USC’s lead.

Third Quarter Highlights

• Penn State driving as the third quarter ends. Rocco Becht led Penn State to the USC 13 with various passes.
• At the end of the third quarter, Becht ran for five yards after the pocket collapsed.
• Jayden Maiava directed an efficient USC touchdown drive, concluding with a 13-yard touchdown run by King Miller.
• USC attempted an onside kick, which Penn State recovered. This led to Barker’s 35-yard field goal.

Second Quarter Overview

• Ryan Barker scored a 48-yard field goal for Penn State as time expired, tying the game at 17 points each.
• Miller fumbled but USC recovered, leading to a 37-yard field goal by Caden Chittenden. USC led 17-14.
• Penn State’s drive was boosted by a USC penalty, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown by Carson Hansen.
• Tanook Hines scored an acrobatic catch for USC, restoring the lead to 14-7.

First Quarter Summary

• USC tied with Penn State 7-7 at the end of the quarter, following Penn State’s opening drive score.
• Trojans scored first with Trent Mosley’s return and touchdown.
• USC punted after a three-and-out drive, giving Penn State field position.
• Penn State responded with their own touchdown, tying the score at 7 each.

Jayden Maiava’s performance as USC quarterback has been notable, with poise and precision under coach Lincoln Riley.