Rutgers loses 42-35 to No. 12 USC on Saturday, extending its losing streak against Associated Press top-25 teams to 44 straight games. The defeat drops Rutgers to 0-3.
Both outlets report that Rutgers keeps the game close but cannot secure a win against USC, which is ranked 12th nationally. The results highlight a continued challenge for Rutgers when facing highly ranked opponents, with the streak specifically tied to games against AP top-25 teams. Despite the relatively narrow final score, the outcome is Rutgers’ third straight loss of the season.
While both sources focus on the same score, ranking, and streak, they do not add differing details beyond those shared points, presenting a consistent account of the game’s result and its statistical context.
