Penn State vs USC Prediction — College Football Week 6 (2026)
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Penn State host USC in College Football Week 6, kicking off October 10, 2026 at 23:30. This is a marquee matchup by our power ratings: Penn State sit at Elo 1647 (No. 16 in our College Football ratings) and USC at 1633 (No. 19).
Elo lean
Adjusted for the standard home-field edge, the Elo gap works out to roughly 61% for Penn State (61% Penn State / 39% USC). Treat that as a power-rating read, not a full forecast — the complete model for this game publishes when lines open.
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- Penn State: 4-1 in their last 5 (L-W-W-W-W, most recent first); latest 20-24 vs Wisconsin.
- USC: 4-1 in their last 5 (L-W-W-W-W, most recent first); latest 27-41 vs Oregon.
Head-to-head
These teams have met 2 time(s) in our data window: Penn State won 1, USC won 1. Most recently: USC 30-33 Penn State on 2024-10-12.
Beyond the Elo Number
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