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The USC football team did not play a game this past weekend . However, the Trojans ' men's basketball team did.
On Saturday night, Eric Musselman's team played its second preseason exhibition game on the road against UC San Diego. The Trojans picked up the victory, defeating the Tritons 80-74.
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Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas led the way for USC. Rice recorded 26 points, five assists, four rebounds, and three steals, while Arenas had 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a block.
Jacob Cofie also impressed on the glass, racking up ten rebounds to go along with his eight points. Freshman Darius Ratliff added seven points and nine boards.
The Trojans will play their final preseason exhibition game this Friday at San Diego State. The regular season opener is set for November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee.
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Southern California Trojans mascot looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot entertains the fans during the third quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looks on from the sideline during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell looks at the video board from the sideline during the second quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines (16) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Andrew Rappleyea (87) breaks a tackle during the third quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojan fans celebrate as Penn State Nittany Lion fans leave following the game at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans fans cheer for their players following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojan players celebrate following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Southern California Trojans mascot looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot entertains the fans during the third quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looks on from the sideline during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell looks at the video board from the sideline during the second quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines (16) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Andrew Rappleyea (87) breaks a tackle during the third quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojan fans celebrate as Penn State Nittany Lion fans leave following the game at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans fans cheer for their players following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojan players celebrate following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O'Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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