Northwestern Wildcats @ USC Trojans
5-4, 3-3 Big Ten
17
5-4, 3-3 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | |
USC | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
7-2, 5-1 Big Ten
38
7-2, 5-1 Big Ten
Game Leaders
Team Stats
280
Total Yards
482
2
Turnovers
1
13
1st Downs
24
2-26
Penalties
4-30
4/12
3rd Down
6/11
1/2
4th Down
2/2
27:24
Possession
32:36
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
FOX
1st Quarter
Touchdown
7:46 - 1st
0
NU
7
USC
Makai Lemon 7 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
16 plays, 82 yards, 7:14
Touchdown
0:45 - 1st
7
NU
7
USC
Griffin Wilde 4 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:01
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
11:27 - 2nd
7
NU
14
USC
Jayden Maiava 6 Yd Run (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
9 plays, 58 yards, 4:12
Touchdown
7:26 - 2nd
14
NU
14
USC
Caleb Komolafe 2 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:01
Touchdown
1:24 - 2nd
14
NU
21
USC
Ki. Miller run for 12 yds, for a TD (R. Sayeri KICK)
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:23
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
7:56 - 3rd
14
NU
28
USC
Ja'Kobi Lane 10 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
8 plays, 91 yards, 4:12
Field Goal
0:17 - 3rd
17
NU
28
USC
Jack Olsen 33 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 60 yards, 7:39
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:14 - 4th
17
NU
35
USC
Makai Lemon 4 Yd Run (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:03
Field Goal
4:40 - 4th
17
NU
38
USC
Ryon Sayeri 22 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:39
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--NU
--USC
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
Clark Lea expands on process of picking Vandy's next starting QB
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Cincinnati denies agent's claim it knew of Sorsby's gambling
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7h
HC Ryan Day: Ohio State needs to be 'really good' in 4th quarter in '26
The Buckeyes know their upcoming schedule in 2026 will require superior late-game execution because of the opponents and how the previous season ended.
8h