Our rankings
USC 95%
USC #7 vs Penn State #48 in our rankings (network centrality).
USC vs Penn State Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
7
USC50%
USC50%50%48
Penn State
Penn StateToss-up: USC by a hair (50.4%) · projected 26–27
Common opponents
Penn State 58%
Penn State by 2.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Penn State 55%
Projected USC 26, Penn State 27 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
USC vs Penn State head to head this season
- USC W 31–23 away, Oct 10
USC and Penn State common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: USC went 0–1, Penn State went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | USC | Penn State | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wisconsin |
L 7–24 away, Oct 24 | L 20–24 home, Sep 26 | PSU +13.0 |