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USC football’s Lincoln Riley enjoys disappointing Happy Valley after being counted out vs. Penn State

Lincoln Riley expressed immense pride in his squad after USC secured a 31-23 road victory against Penn State. Despite facing significant skepticism regarding their ability to compete in the Big Ten, the Trojans silenced the crowd at Beaver Stadium to improve their record to 6-1.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava played a pivotal role in the win, throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns on 21 completions. Riley views this performance as a potential turning point for the program as the team enters its bye week with newfound momentum.

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