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USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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#12USC
4-0
42-35
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Rutgers
0-3
SHI Stadium

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Who won: USC 42-35

The USC Trojans beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-35 on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at SHI Stadium. Jayden Maiava led the USC in passing yards (20/32, 277 YDS, 2 TD). Dylan Lonergan led the Rutgers in passing yards (18/36, 252 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT).

Recap · Sep 19
Maiava throws for 277 yards and 2 TDs in No. 12 USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

What it means

  • USC has won 4 straight.
  • Rutgers have lost 3 straight.
  • USC 1-0 on the road; Rutgers 0-2 at home.

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Quarterbacks

USC2nd in Big Ten
Jayden Maiava QB
Season passing leader · 277 YDS, 2 TD
Rutgers14th in Big Ten
Dylan Lonergan QB
Season passing leader · 252 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

Last 5

USC
  • W@ RUTG42-35
  • Wvs UL49-30
  • Wvs FRES39-0
  • Wvs SJSU42-26
RUTG
  • Lvs USC35-42
  • L@ BC21-28
  • Lvs MASS21-37

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Game info

Venue
SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ · Turf · Attendance 43,045

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