What time is Penn State vs. USC? TV, stream info for Week 6
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos...
Penn State's whiteout game is a college football spectacle made for the primetime lights, and that's exactly what is on tap for Week 6. Penn State (3-2, 0-2 B1G) welcomes No. 17 USC (5-1, 2-1 B1G; No. 19 in AP poll) to Happy Valley for the first time since 1994, and they are rolling out the white carpet for the occasion for the Trojans and the national TV audience.
Penn State is looking to get back on track after back-to-back letdowns at home against Wisconsin and Northwestern the past couple of weeks. Rocco Becht is in need of locking in with his receivers a bit more if the Nittany Lions want to give USC a good challenge on Saturday night. Fortunately, USC may have just the defensive woes for a struggling offense to capitalize on.
USC will come into the game with dangerous offensive playmakers with the Big Ten's leading passer in Jayden Maiava and one of the top leading rushers in the Big Ten with King Miller. USC also stars one of the top freshmen in the Big Ten with wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. If Penn State doesn't iron out its defense after last week's embarrassing performance against Northwestern, then Penn State could be in for a long night in front of its fans.
Penn State's overall record in whiteout games is 13-9 dating back to its origins with a student section-organized whiteout against Purdue in 2004. But against ranked opponents, Penn State's whiteout record is 11-10, and 10-10 during regular-season games. Penn State came up short last year in the whiteout game against Oregon, which ignited a quick spiral for the program that led to a coaching change mere weeks later. Matt Campbell's job certainly is not on the line tonight, but he could use a bit of a signature win to uplift the spirits of the Nittany Lion faithful.
Here is how to catch today's game between Penn State and USC.
What channel is Penn State vs. USC on today?
- TV Channel: NBC
- Livestream: FUBO, Peacock
The Penn State vs. USC game will air on NBC as part of its Big Ten primetime scheduling. This will be Penn State's first time on NBC this season. Noah Eagle will be the play-by-play announcer for the game and former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge will be by his side to provide his analysis and break down the action. Kathryn Tappen will be down on the sidelines to provide updates and interviews during the game.
Streaming options for tonight's game include NBC's official stremaing platform, Peacock, and FUBO, which you can get started with using the links below.
Watch Penn State vs. USC on Peacock
Watch Penn State vs. USC on FUBO
Penn State vs. USC time today
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. E.T
The Penn State vs. USC game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Updated weather outlook
The daytime tailgating in Happy Valley will be under a good amount of cloud cover on Saturday, with temperatures the mid-60s all day long. As kickoff approaches, temperatures will be in the low 60s and falling to the mid-50s throughout the game. It will definitely feel like fall in Beaver Stadium under the lights, but no inclement weather is in the forecast for this one. The rain expected to move through the area will not be around until Sunday, so any tailgaters leaving the next morning may have a soggy morning on their hands.
Updated Big Ten football standings
| TEAM | B1G W | B1G L | W | L |
| Indiana | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| UCLA | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Ohio State | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| USC | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Northwestern | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Purdue | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Michigan | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Penn State | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Washington | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Illinois | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Maryland | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Michigan State | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rutgers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
2026 Penn State Football Schedule
Here is Penn State's 2026 football schedule with updated start times and TV information. Home games are listed in all CAPS and all times are Eastern (ET).
| DATE | OPPONENT | TV | TIME/ SCORE |
| Sept. 5 | MARSHALL | FS1 | W, 45-0 |
| Sept. 12 | at Temple | ESPN2 | W, 27-9 |
| Sept. 19 | BUFFALO | Big Ten Network | W, 55-13 |
| Sept. 26 | WISCONSIN* | Peacock | L, 24-20 |
| Oct. 2 (Fri) | at Northwestern* | FOX | L, 34-13 |
| Oct. 10 | USC* | NBC/Peacock | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | at Michigan* | TBD | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 31 | PURDUE* | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 7 | at Washington* | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 14 | MINNESOTA* | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 21 | RUTGERS* | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 28 | at Maryland* | TBD | TBD |
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: What time is Penn State vs. USC? TV, stream info for Week 6
Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.
More at NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos