The 2026 USC Trojans football schedule features 12 regular-season games in the Big Ten, highlighted by a massive home matchup against Ohio State on October 31 and the crosstown rivalry finale at UCLA on November 28. Head coach Lincoln Riley’s Trojans face a demanding conference slate with road tests at Penn State, Wisconsin, and Indiana, plus two bye weeks in October and November to recharge. The season opens on August 29, 2026, against San Jose State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
2026 USC Trojans Football
Lincoln Riley enters his fifth season leading the Trojans in 2026, continuing to build USC into a Big Ten contender after the program’s move from the Pac-12. The 2026 schedule opens with three consecutive home games at the Coliseum – San Jose State, Fresno State, and Louisiana – before the Trojans hit the road for their first Big Ten test at Rutgers in Week 3. Key home conference matchups include Oregon in late September, Washington in early October, and the Halloween showdown with Ohio State at the end of October.
USC has two bye weeks in 2026 – October 17 after the Penn State road game, and November 7 after the Wisconsin trip – providing valuable rest before the stretch run. The Trojans close the regular season on November 28 at UCLA, renewing the crosstown rivalry and capping the year with a marquee game in Los Angeles. Game times and TV broadcast assignments are TBD and will be updated as the Big Ten releases the broadcast schedule.
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2026 USC Trojans Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Aug 29, 2026 | TBD | San Jose State | TBD |
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | Fresno State | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | Louisiana | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | @ Rutgers | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Oregon | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | Washington | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2026 | TBD | @ Penn State | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 17, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | TBD | @ Wisconsin | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Ohio State | TBD |
| BYE | Nov 7, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | @ Indiana | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | Maryland | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | @ UCLA | TBD |
Times and TV broadcast assignments are TBD. This page will be updated when the Big Ten releases the official broadcast schedule.
More 2026 College Football Resources
USC plays its conference games in the Big Ten in 2026. Check the full 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule for every team’s slate and key matchups across the conference. You can also browse the complete 2026 College Football Schedule hub for all FBS teams.
Looking ahead to January, bookmark the 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule for CFP dates, locations, and bracket information as the postseason picture develops.
2026 USC Trojans Football FAQ
Who is USC’s head coach in 2026?
Lincoln Riley is the head coach of the USC Trojans football team in 2026, entering his fifth season leading the program.
How many home games does USC have in 2026?
USC plays seven home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2026: San Jose State, Fresno State, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, Ohio State, and Maryland.
Does USC have a bye week in 2026?
Yes – USC has two bye weeks in 2026. The first bye falls on October 17, and the second is November 7.
When is the 2026 USC vs. UCLA game?
USC travels to face UCLA on November 28, 2026, in the crosstown rivalry game in Los Angeles to close the regular season.
Is a printable PDF of the 2026 USC schedule available?
Yes! You can download the printable 2026 USC Trojans football schedule PDF from this page.
