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Live updates: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. USC Trojans at LA Memorial Coliseum

It’s Week 7 of the college football season, and Penn State football is facing its biggest test so far this year — a tough road matchup against the USC Trojans at LA Memorial Coliseum.

The Nittany Lions (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) remain undefeated after an unconvincing 27-11 victory over UCLA, while USC (3-2, 1-2) is trying to rebound after a 24-17 upset loss to Minnesota. The loss knocked the Trojans out of the AP Top 25; Penn State is No. 4.

Although Penn State does have room for some error, playoff conversation would only intensify with a win.

CDT reporter Jon Sauber is at Memorial Coliseum and will have updates throughout the game. Follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @JonSauber.

Because Twitter — sorry, “X” — no longer permits certain embeds, you’ll have to click here to view the live updates.

Penn State football coach James Franklin watches a play during the game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are traveling to the West Coast for Saturday’s USC game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Penn State football coach James Franklin watches a play during the game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are traveling to the West Coast for Saturday’s USC game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com

Availability report

The following report was released by the Big Ten about two hours before Penn State-USC’s 3:30 p.m. kickoff.

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Out

S Kevin Winston Jr.

WR Kaden Saunders

RB Cam Wallace

LB Keon Wylie

DE Zuriah Fisher

WR Jake Spencer

TE Andrew Rappleyea

Questionable

None

USC TROJANS

Out

LB Eric Gentry

OL Micah Banuelos

Questionable

CB Jacobe Covington

TE Lake McRee

This story was originally published October 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM.

Jon Sauber
Centre Daily Times
Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and men’s basketball for the Centre Daily Times. He earned his B.A. in digital and print journalism from Penn State and his M.A. in sports journalism from IUPUI. His previous stops include jobs at The Indianapolis Star, the NCAA, and Rivals.
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