Penn State vs. USC Expert Preview: Biggest Matchups, X-Factors & Predictions!

USC should be the better team heading into Saturday's Whiteout at Beaver Stadium. But can Lincoln Riley and the Trojans actually put together a complete game against a struggling Penn State team?

Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions and Marc Kulkin of Locked On USC break down the biggest matchups, weaknesses and X-factors for Penn State vs. USC.

Penn State enters the matchup following ugly losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern, with major questions surrounding Rocco Becht, the offense and the defense. USC brings a dangerous attack led by Jayden Maiava, but its inconsistencies, penalties and road performances raise legitimate concerns.

The two hosts also debate whether Lincoln Riley or Matt Campbell has more at stake, discuss D'Anton Lynn's familiarity with USC and make their final score predictions.

Who wins the Whiteout? Share your prediction in the comments and subscribe for daily Penn State football coverage.

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0:00 Intro
1:42 USC's Inconsistency and Road Struggles
4:18 Does Cross-Country Travel Actually Matter?
7:36 USC's Biggest Weaknesses
8:48 Jayden Maiava vs. Rocco Becht
12:53 Who Has More to Lose: Campbell or Riley?
16:43 What a Penn State Upset Could Mean
19:14 Why USC Needs a Road Win
24:57 USC's Discipline and Defensive Issues
27:47 Can Rocco Becht Hurt USC?
28:30 D'Anton Lynn vs. Lincoln Riley
31:00 Final Score Predictions

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