The USC Trojans fell on the road to the Oregon Ducks, 42–27, with special teams miscues proving costly for the 15th-ranked Trojans. Oregon controlled the game from start to finish, capitalizing on USC’s errors to maintain a comfortable advantage throughout the night. The defeat all but ends the Trojans’ playoff hopes, while the Ducks strengthen their position as frontrunners to host a playoff game.
First Half
USC opened the night perfectly, engineering a 75-yard, 11-play touchdown drive capped by a Makai Lemon score. Oregon immediately answered, and after a USC punt, the Ducks struck again to take a 14–7 lead.