Penn State vs USC live updates: How to watch, predictions, odds, Top 25 schedule

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Southern California Trojans will meet for the first time since 2017, adding to a stacked Week 7 slate of games.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams as Big Ten opponents since the 2017 Rose Bowl Game.

The Trojans are looking to rebound from a 24-17 loss to Minnesota last week that bumped them out of the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. Undefeated Penn State jumped up to No. 5 the poll following a 27-11 home victory over UCLA last weekend.

Penn State running back Nick Singleton is expected back this week after not playing against the Bruins. The Nittany Lions leaned on quarterback Drew Allar and their depth in the running back room to produce 85 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries. Kaytron Allen had 78 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Allar completed 17 of 24 passes for 237 yards and a touchdown.

USC quarterback Miller Moss completed 23 of 38 passes for 200 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the loss to the Golden Gophers. Running back Woody Marks had 134 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.

After a back-and-forth contest with Minnesota, USC appeared to have made a goal-line stand after quarterback Max Brosmer was declared short of the endzone on a 1-yard keeper. The play was overturned after a review and the Golden Gophers' touchdown ended up being the game-winner after Moss had a pass intercepted with 14 seconds left in the game.

USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.

When is the Penn State-USC game?

Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. local) from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

How to watch Penn State-USC game

The game will be broadcast on CBS, Paramount+, and also on Fubo.

College football Week 7 schedule, Top 25

Here are the kickoff times and TV info for the Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):

• No. 17 Utah at Arizona State, ESPN, 10:30 p.m.

• South Carolina at No. 7 Alabama, ABC/ESPN+, noon

• No. 11 Clemson at Wake Forest, ESPN, noon

• No. 18 Missouri at Massachusetts, ESPN2, noon

• No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 Oklahoma, ABC/ESPN+, 3:30 p.m.

• No. 5 Penn State at USC, CBS/Paramount+, 3:30 p.m.

• Stanford at No. 12 Notre Dame, NBC, 3:30 p.m.

• California at No. 24 Pittsburgh, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.

• Purdue at No. 23 Illinois, FS1, 3:30 p.m.

• Arizona at No. 15 BYU, FOX, 4 p.m.

• Mississippi State at No. 4 Georgia, SEC Network, 4:15 p.m.

• Florida at No. 9 Tennessee, ESPN, 7 p.m.

• No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Oregon, NBC/Peacock, 7:30 p.m.

• No. 8 Ole Miss at No. 10 LSU, ABC/ESPN+, 7:30 p.m.

• No. 13 Iowa State at West Virginia, FOX, 8 p.m.

• No. 19 Kansas State at Colorado, ESPN, 10:15 p.m.

• No. 22 Boise State at Hawaii, CBSSN, 11 p.m.

College football picks Week 7

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s ranked games.

Penn State vs. USC odds, line

The Penn State Nittany Lions are favorites to defeat the USC Trojans in Saturday's college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds. Looking to wager? Check out the top college football betting apps in 2024 offering the top NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024.

• Spread: Penn State (-3.5)

• Moneyline: Penn State (-165); USC (+140)

• Over/under: 50.5

Penn State vs. USC predictions 

Here’s who our staff is predicting will win this matchup, and other Top 25 games for this week:

• Dan Wolken: Penn State

• Eddie Timanus: Penn State

• Erick Smith: Penn State

• Jordan Mendoza: Penn State

• Paul Myerberg: Penn State

• Scooby Axson: Penn State

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