USC stuns Penn State with 31-23 road victory in White Out game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 01:13 · Archive

No. 19 USC defeated Penn State 31-23 in front of a record 114,419 fans at Beaver Stadium.

No. 19 USC defeated Penn State 31-23 on Saturday night in front of a record 114,419 fans at Beaver Stadium, the highest attendance in the stadium's history. The Trojans silenced Happy Valley in one of college football's most intimidating environments, improving to 6-1 with a signature Big Ten road victory.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava was the decisive factor, completing 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. Freshman receiver Trent Mosley, returning from injury, caught nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown, while running back King Miller rushed for 102 yards and scored another touchdown on 19 carries. Penn State's Rocco Becht finished with 289 passing yards and a touchdown but could not overcome USC's offensive performance.

SC scored first when Maiava found Mosley for a touchdown following a fourth-down conversion. Maiava then threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tanook Hines early in the second quarter. Penn State countered both scores, and the teams entered halftime tied 17-17 after Ryan Barker kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired.

For Lincoln Riley, the victory represents a crucial moment after struggling on the road since joining the Big Ten. USC had previously gone 4-7 in away games under Riley, making this road win significant for the program's playoff hopes.

How it is being reported

• Should Penn State already regret James Franklin firing after loss to USC in 'White Out' game?USC-Penn State drew a record 114,419 fans for Beaver Stadium's 'White Out,' but Jayden Maiava's three touchdowns silenced the crowd in a huge road win.Fox News · 12 Oct, 00:50
• Lights Out in Happy Valley: USC crashes Penn State’s White Out party with stunning upsetJayden Maiava throws three touchdowns as No. 19 USC shocks Penn State 31-23 in Happy Valley, improving to 6-1 with a signature Big Ten road victory.New York Post · 11 Oct, 04:16

In this story: USC · Penn State · Jayden Maiava · Rocco Becht · Lincoln Riley · Beaver Stadium · Big Ten

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