USC Opens Big Ten Play with 33-17 Victory Over Purdue
USC secured a 33-17 win against Purdue in West Lafayette, marking a strong start to their Big Ten conference play.
USC commenced its Big Ten conference schedule with a 33-17 victory over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday.
The Trojans' offense was led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, who threw for 446 yards, contributing to the team's total of 755 yards—the highest for USC since at least 1961. Running back Waymond Jordan added to the offensive effort, averaging 10 yards per carry over 21 attempts this season.
Defensively, USC forced three turnovers, including an interception by Bishop Fitzgerald in the end zone, thwarting a Purdue scoring opportunity.
Purdue's offense was highlighted by quarterback Ryan Browne's 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, narrowing USC's lead to 17-10 at that point.
This win improves USC's record to 3-1 in their series against Purdue, with their previous meeting occurring in 1998.