EXPECTATIONS: What the Standard Should be for the Remainder of USC's Season

Locked On USC Hit - Quick Takes on USC Trojans Football & Basketball · Oct 13, 2026 · 4m

USC showcased true grit with a comeback win over Penn State, shaking off a hostile whiteout environment and a tense third-quarter deficit. After a gutsy onside kick recovery by Penn State, the Trojans responded immediately with a 75-yard drive capped by King Miller's 13-yard touchdown run—never trailing again. The ability to absorb adversity, stay focused, and seize control underscored a new identity for Lincoln Riley’s squad.

Now 6-1 with a 3-1 Big Ten mark, USC faces a tough closing schedule against Ohio State, Indiana, and UCLA, but dreams of a first-ever College Football Playoff berth are…