The Trojans will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Beaver Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between USC and Penn State taking place at Beaver Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - USC has a 95.67 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Penn State is 94.67.
- Away USC - Heading into Week 6, USC currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Penn State - Penn State has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the USC away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, USC ranks 1st (224) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State currently ranking 7th (160) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, USC stands 3rd (153) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Penn State sits at 11th (80) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - USC has a 5-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Penn State currently 3-2 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
Best Trojans at Nittany Lions Odds
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USC at Penn State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 7 | Penn State vs USC Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Penn State by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #18 USC | 2-1 | 0.667 | 5 | 1 | 224 | 153 | 4-1 | 1-0 | W1 |
| Penn State | 0-2 | 0.000 | 3 | 2 | 160 | 80 | 2-1 | 1-1 | L2 |
USC & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
USC Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM USC YR: futures available
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Penn State YR: futures available
USC & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | San Jose State vs USC | USC 42, SJSU 26 Saturday, August 29th, 2026 |
| Week 1 | Fresno State vs USC | USC 39, FRES 0 Friday, September 4th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Louisiana vs USC | USC 49, UL 30 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | USC vs Rutgers | USC 42, RUTG 35 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Oregon vs USC | ORE 41, USC 27 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Washington vs USC | USC 25, WASH 21 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | USC vs Penn State | Saturday, October 10th, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | USC vs Wisconsin | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Ohio State vs USC | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | USC vs Indiana | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs USC | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | USC vs UCLA | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Marshall vs Penn State | PSU 45, MRSH 0 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Penn State vs Temple | PSU 27, TEM 9 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Buffalo vs Penn State | PSU 55, BUFF 13 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Wisconsin vs Penn State | WIS 24, PSU 20 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Penn State vs Northwestern | NU 34, PSU 13 Friday, October 2nd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | USC vs Penn State | Saturday, October 10th, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs Michigan | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Purdue vs Penn State | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Penn State vs Washington | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Minnesota vs Penn State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Rutgers vs Penn State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Maryland | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the USC vs Penn State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the USC vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the USC vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other October 10, 2026 NCAAFB Games
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- Arizona vs West Virginia - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
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- Wake Forest vs NC State - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
- Texas A&M vs Missouri - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
- UCF vs Oklahoma State - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
- Tulane vs Army - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
- Sacramento State vs Bowling Green - 10/10/26 12:00pm EDT
- Ball State vs Northwestern - 10/10/26 12:30pm EDT
- South Carolina vs Florida - 10/10/26 12:45pm EDT
- Old Dominion vs Appalachian State - 10/10/26 1:00pm EDT
- Miami (OH) vs UMass - 10/10/26 2:00pm EDT
- Eastern Michigan vs Akron - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Buffalo vs Toledo - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Kent State vs Western Michigan - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Ole Miss vs Vanderbilt - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Illinois vs Michigan State - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Charlotte vs North Texas - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Duke vs Georgia Tech - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Texas vs Oklahoma - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Tulsa vs Navy - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Houston vs Kansas State - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Central Michigan vs Ohio - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- UCLA vs Oregon - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Virginia Tech vs California - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- Stanford vs Notre Dame - 10/10/26 3:30pm EDT
- UConn vs Temple - 10/10/26 3:45pm EDT
- Rice vs East Carolina - 10/10/26 4:00pm EDT
- Tennessee vs Arkansas - 10/10/26 4:15pm EDT
- Maryland vs Ohio State - 10/10/26 4:15pm EDT
- San Diego State vs Oregon State - 10/10/26 6:00pm EDT
- North Dakota State vs UNLV - 10/10/26 7:00pm EDT
- Nevada vs UTEP - 10/10/26 7:00pm EDT
- UAB vs Memphis - 10/10/26 7:00pm EDT
- LSU vs Kentucky - 10/10/26 7:00pm EDT
- Coastal Carolina vs Marshall - 10/10/26 7:00pm EDT
- Louisiana vs Louisiana Tech - 10/10/26 7:30pm EDT
- James Madison vs Georgia Southern - 10/10/26 7:30pm EDT
- Georgia vs Alabama - 10/10/26 7:30pm EDT
- Syracuse vs Virginia - 10/10/26 7:30pm EDT
- Air Force vs Northern Illinois - 10/10/26 7:30pm EDT
- Minnesota vs Purdue - 10/10/26 8:00pm EDT
- Kansas vs Utah - 10/10/26 10:15pm EDT
- Hawaii vs Arizona State - 10/10/26 10:30pm EDT
- Boise State vs Fresno State - 10/10/26 10:30pm EDT