No. 19 USC defeats Penn State 31-23 on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium, with quarterback Jayden Maiava leading the offense. Multiple outlets report he completes 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards and throws three touchdown passes as USC holds off Penn State’s late efforts.
The game is played in an unusually loud setting, including a “White Out” atmosphere and what one report describes as the largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history. USC’s preparation includes defensive and strategic decisions for how Penn State might attack Maiava, with coverage plans focusing on whether to blitz or keep more defenders in pass protection. USC ultimately overcomes the hostile environment to earn a key Big Ten road win, improving to 6-1 per one outlet.
