Penn State Fans Might Not Want to Hear This About USC — PSU vs. USC Preview & Prediction

Why is Penn State favored against USC after two concerning losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern?

On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko previews Penn State vs. USC, breaks down the biggest matchups and explains why he's skeptical that the Nittany Lions can pull off a Whiteout victory.

Does the home-field advantage at Beaver Stadium matter enough to overcome Penn State's offensive struggles? Can Rocco Becht and the offensive line find answers against USC's improving defense? And how will Penn State handle Jayden Maiava and a dangerous Trojans offense?

We'll also discuss Lincoln Riley's history against Matt Campbell, USC's cross-country travel challenges, the betting market's surprising confidence in Penn State and what both teams need to win.

Plus, Zach gives his final score prediction for Saturday's game.

What is your Penn State vs. USC prediction? Leave your score in the comments.

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Why Penn State being favored makes no sense
2:45 How Northwestern exposed Penn State
4:03 USC's travel struggles and the Whiteout
6:32 Matt Campbell vs. Lincoln Riley
7:18 Which team faces more pressure?
8:41 Kalshi
9:44 FanDuel
10:54 SupplyHouse
11:57 Penn State's offense must step up
12:47 Rocco Becht and the offensive line
13:55 Is USC's defense improving?
15:41 Can Penn State's defense carry the team?
17:01 USC's offensive matchup advantages
18:05 Can Whiteout conditions change the outcome?
19:07 Final score prediction: USC vs. Penn State
20:24 Final thoughts and outro

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