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No. 12 USC hosts No. 20 Oregon in Big Ten showdown at LA Coliseum

Undefeated Trojans seek first win over Ducks since 2016 in Saturday matchup featuring key injury concerns for both teams.

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What to know

  • USC (4-0) hosts Oregon (No. 20) on Sept. 26 seeking first win over the Ducks since 2016; the game marks their first Big Ten matchup.
  • Both teams face injury concerns: USC's secondary (Graham, Williams) dealing with injuries from Rutgers game; Oregon releasing its first availability report of the season.
  • The key positional battle is USC's defensive line versus Oregon's struggling offensive line—analysts view this as the matchup that will determine the game's outcome.
  • Five-star safety prospect Casey Barner visiting USC as a recruiting recruit; Oregon also competing for the 2028 class talent.

“If the Trojans can do that, they should win. If they can't, their misery against Dan Lanning is likely to continue.”

Trojans Wire analyst, College football analyst · Yahoo Sports ↗

Lincoln RileyLincoln Riley USC head coachDan LanningDan Lanning Oregon head coachCasey Barner Five-star safety recruit (2028 class)

No. 12 USC hosts No. 20 Oregon in Big Ten showdown at LA Coliseum
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  1. upcoming

    Oregon and USC release injury availability reports — Both teams file their first Big Ten injury reports ahead of Saturday's game. Oregon reveals its health picture after three games, while USC's report addresses multiple injury concerns in the secondary and elsewhere heading into the matchup.

  2. upcoming

    Oregon announces all-white uniform for road game at USC — The No. 20 Oregon Ducks will wear all-white uniforms on the road against the No. 12 USC Trojans, described as "making a strong statement."

  3. 4

    USC coach Lincoln Riley embraces high stakes of Oregon matchup

    Riley speaks to the magnitude of hosting Oregon for the first time in the Big Ten era, with the No. 12 Trojans seeking to end their drought against the No. 20 Ducks, who have not lost to USC since 2016.

    1. 1 outlet first by The Oregonian, 12h ago · read ↗

    • Oregon football reveals first availability report of season ahead of USC matchup https://www. oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/09/o regon-football-reveals-first-availability-report-of-season-ahead-of-usc-matchup.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Oregon Ducks News @ oregon-ducks-news-TheOregonian

      TheOregonian@flipboard.comMastodon4h agoview on Mastodon ↗
  4. 3

    Five-star safety Casey Barner visits USC for Oregon game

    The nation's top-ranked safety per Rivals and third overall prospect in the 2028 class is making the trip to Los Angeles as a recruiting visitor. Barner told recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong he is "really excited to get out to USC and experience the campus, meet more of the staff, and learn more about the program and the culture there." Oregon is also recruiting Barner heavily.

    “I'm really excited to get out to USC and experience the campus, meet more of the staff, and learn more about the program and the culture there.”
    — Casey Barner
    1. 1 outlet USC Hosting Five-Star Recruiting Visitor Who Should Catch Oregon's Attention

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

  5. 2

    USC secondary hit by injuries ahead of Oregon game

    Nickel Alex Graham and cornerback Jontez Williams both suffered injuries in USC's 42-35 week 3 win over Rutgers. Coach Lincoln Riley said both players "have some things that they're dealing with that they're pushing through" and hopes to have them back right away.

    “have some things that they're dealing with that they're pushing through…”
    — Lincoln Riley

    1. 1 outlet first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · read ↗

  6. 1

    Analysts identify USC D-line vs. Oregon O-line as pivotal matchup

    Coverage emphasizes the USC defensive front versus Oregon's offensive line as the central battle. Oregon's offensive line has been struggling and provides USC an opportunity to exploit a weakness, while USC seeks to reclaim its defensive identity from the Pete Carroll era.

    1. 1 outlet What should Oregon expect from USC's offense?

      first by Yahoo Sports, 10h ago

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet USC D-line versus Oregon O-line is number one matchup in Trojans-Ducks

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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  1. 3 outlets Oregon availability report: Latest injury updates vs. USC

    first by Yahoo Sports, 4h ago · also The Oregonian, Sports Illustrated

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  2. 2 outlets Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. USC Trojans In Rivalry Showdown

    first by Sports Illustrated, 14h ago · also Yahoo Sports

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