No. 7 Oregon takes down No. 15 USC, stays in College Football Playoff picture
A huge Big Ten matchup is on tap Saturday in Eugene. USC and Oregon will square off at Autzen Stadium, and there’s plenty at stake for both teams.
The Ducks are trying to hold onto their spot in the College Football Playoff race after coming in at No. 7 in this week’s Top 25 rankings. But the Trojans checked in at No. 15 and are looking to move up and, potentially, get into the projected 12-team bracket.
On3 is tracking the matchup between USC and Oregon with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the Week 13 matchup.
Final: Oregon 42, USC 27
11/22/2025 06:31:00 PMOregon was able to drain enough clock to seal Saturday’s win over USC. The Ducks improved to 10-1 with the victory and can all but clinch a College Football Playoff berth next week against Washington, while the Trojans likely fall out of the picture entirely.
USC turns it over on downs again
11/22/2025 06:19:01 PMNeeding some fourth-quarter magic down 15 points, USC was driving down the field. However, Jayden Maiava’s fourth-down pass fell incomplete with 2:24 to play, resulting in another turnover on downs as Oregon took over once again.
Noah Whittington scores TD, Oregon adds on
11/22/2025 06:05:43 PMWith 5:30 to go in the fourth quarter, Oregon looked to put USC away. The Ducks got a step closer as Noah Whittington took the handoff into the end zone, extending the lead to 42-27.
USC responds, 2-point conversion fails
11/22/2025 05:52:40 PMWith 11:32 to go in the fourth quarter, USC got another touchdown when Lake McRee caught a 9-yard pass from Jayden Maiava. However, the two-point conversion failed, making it a 35-27 Oregon lead.
End 3Q: Oregon 35, USC 21
11/22/2025 05:38:39 PMThrough three quarters, Oregon still holds a two-touchdown lead over USC. The Ducks have been firing on all cylinders with 369 yards of offense, including 221 passing from Dante Moore, as they head into the fourth quarter with a second-down play coming.
Kenyon Sadiq scores 2nd TD of the day
11/22/2025 05:31:21 PMOn 3rd and 2, Dante Moore took a shot downfield and connected with Kenyon Sadiq for the second time in Saturday’s game. The Oregon QB got the ball down field and Sadiq hauled it in for a touchdown, putting the Ducks back ahead, 35-21.
USC capitalizes on turnover, cuts into Oregon lead
11/22/2025 05:19:26 PMAfter the interception, USC went nine plays and 52 yards for a touchdown to cut into the Oregon lead. Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for a 4-yard score to make it 28-21, Ducks with 5:48 left in the third quarter.
USC takes it right back on Dante Moore interception
11/22/2025 05:12:27 PMOn the ensuing possession, Dante Moore threw his first interception of the game. Kennedy Urlacher picked him off, and USC took over at its own 48-yard line following a holding penalty on the return. The interception stood.
Jayden Maiava throws another interception
11/22/2025 05:07:40 PMOn 4th and 10, USC decided to go for it from Oregon’s 45-yard line, hoping to avoid a three-and-out. But Jayden Maiava threw his second interception of the game as Jadon Canady was there to pick it off.
Oregon turns it over on downs after measurement
11/22/2025 05:05:11 PMOn the opening possession of the second half, Oregon tried to catch the USC offense off guard on 4th and short near midfield. However, the Ducks came up short after a measurement, resulting in a turnover on downs.
Second half underway
11/22/2025 04:55:47 PMUSC’s kickoff to start the second half went for a touchback. That meant Oregon will take over at the 25-yard line to begin the third quarter.
Halftime: Oregon 28, USC 14
11/22/2025 04:33:45 PMAfter Dante Moore took a kneel-down, Oregon took a 28-14 lead to halftime over USC. The Ducks and Trojans both had strong showings on offense as they squared off in their rivalry game.
USC FG attempt hits the upright before halftime
11/22/2025 04:31:39 PMAfter settling for a field goal just before halftime, Ryan Sayeri’s 27-yard attempt banked off the upright. That meant Oregon maintained its 28-14 lead as it got read for the break.
Bryce Boettcher takes direct snap for TD
11/22/2025 04:18:22 PMAfter a leaping penalty on USC extended the drive, Oregon broke out a gadget play of its own. Linebacker Bryce Boettcher took a direct snap into the end zone for a touchdown on Senior Day, making it a 27-14 Ducks lead with 1:52 to go before halftime.
Jayden Maiava throws interception
11/22/2025 03:59:34 PMOn third down in the second quarter, Jayden Maiava’s pass sailed over Walker Lyons’ head. Ify Obidegwu was there to intercept it, giving Oregon the ball back with 7:48 left until halftime.
Malik Benson rattles off 85-yard punt return TD
11/22/2025 03:50:16 PMAfter USC was forced to punt, Malik Benson ran it all the way back. He went 85 yards to the house, giving Oregon the 21-14 lead on an electric return touchdown in the second quarter.
Tanook Hines makes incredible TD catch
11/22/2025 03:36:44 PMOn a double pass play, Tanook Hines made an incredible catch. He hauled in the reception on a pass from Makai Lemon on the gadget play, which brought USC to a 14-14 tie with Oregon.
End 1Q: Oregon 14, USC 7
11/22/2025 03:31:26 PMOregon and USC went back and forth throughout the first quarter as the Ducks took a 14-7 lead. The Trojans totaled 134 yards, led by 114 passing from Jayden Maiava, while 88 of Oregon’s 132 yards came from Dante Moore.
Dante Moore finds Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon takes lead
11/22/2025 03:25:59 PMOregon took its first lead of the game with 1:31 to go in the first quarter when Dante Moore hit Kenyon Sadiq for an 8-yard touchdown. That made it 14-7 Ducks as they used a balanced attack on their 11-play, 67-yard drive.
Jeremiah McClellan leaves with injury
11/22/2025 03:08:27 PMOregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan left Saturday’s game against USC with an apparent shoulder injury. He headed back to the locker room for further evaluation, per the CBS broadcast.
Oregon responds on ensuing possession
11/22/2025 03:02:38 PMOregon quickly responded to USC’s opening-drive touchdown with one of its own. Jordon Davison took the 11-yard rush into the end zone, bringing it back to a 7-7 tie with 7:05 left in the first quarter.
Makai Lemon finds the pylon, USC strikes first
11/22/2025 02:54:01 PMUSC capped off an 11-play, 75-yard opening drive with an impressive touchdown pass from Jayden Maiava to Makai Lemon. The Trojans star receiver hit the pylon as he was going out of bounds, giving them a 7-0 lead after the opening possession.
Coin toss
11/22/2025 02:43:59 PMUSC won the coin toss and chose to receive. The Trojans will get the opening kickoff to start Saturday’s game.
Injury updates
11/22/2025 02:22:50 PMOregon will be without wide receivers Gary Bryant and Dakorien Moore against USC. Offensive tackle Isaiah World is questionable, as well.
Pregame: USC at Oregon
11/22/2025 02:10:30 PMAhead of kickoff, Oregon is a 10.5-point favorite against USC, according to BetMGM. The over-under is also at 59.5.
Kickoff Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Announcers: Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson
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