USC beats Penn State 31-23 in White Out game

USC defeated Penn State 31-23 in the Nittany Lions’ White Out game at Beaver Stadium, with a late fumble ending Penn State’s chance to mount a final drive. The result gave USC a road win and left Penn State with another loss in its first season under coach Matt Campbell. Penn State announced an attendance of 114,419, a Beaver Stadium record. The game drew attention as both teams sought to improve their standing in a difficult season. USC entered after a close win over Washington, while Penn State was coming off a loss to Northwestern. USC freshman receiver Trent Mosley returned after missing games with an injury and finished with nine catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes and threw three touchdown passes, according to the game account. USC’s running backs also helped the Trojans control the closing stages. Penn State had possession with roughly four minutes remaining and trailed 31-23. Receiver Brett Eskildsen fumbled, and USC recovered before running out the clock. The account credited USC’s Christian Pierce with forcing the fumble.