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Penn State's Matt Campbell Names What Hurt Most Against USC

The USC Trojans delivered a statement victory over Penn State, securing a 31-23 win at Beaver Stadium that marked a crucial road triumph for coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans' offensive firepower shone through, with wide receivers Trent Mosley and Tanook Hines leading the charge, combining for 13 catches, 193 yards, and two touchdowns.

Zacharyus Williams and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt also contributed significantly, adding six receptions, 85 yards, and a touchdown to USC’s dominant performance. The Trojans’ defense, guided by coordinator Gary Patterson, made critical plays, including a game-sealing fumble recovery by senior safety Christian Pierce with just 3:57 left in the game, locking down the win against a three-game losing streak for Penn State under new head coach Matt Campbell.

Campbell acknowledged the Nittany Lions’ struggles, particularly on third-down conversions, despite efforts to vary defensive schemes and disguise coverage in tight situations.

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