USC Holds Off Rutgers in a One-Score Finish

FINAL · SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

USC 42, Rutgers 35

• USC led 20–14 at halftime.
• Second-half scoring: USC 22, Rutgers 21.

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What a terrible interception from Rutgers’ quarterback. Just a crazy mistake. They could have been going up one; now they’re going to be down 13.