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USC vs Purdue - How to watch, follow, live stream, start time, TV channel

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney7 hours agoErikTMcKinney
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Ryan Browne leads Purdue to 31-0 win over Ball State. (Krockover Photography)

The USC Trojans (2-0) hit the road this weekend and visit the Purdue Boilermakers (2-0) with both teams looking to keep alive their undefeated seasons. Here’s everything you need to watch USC – Purdue on Saturday.

USC vs. Purdue game info

Teams: USC Trojans vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Date: Saturday, September 13
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
Time: 12:30 pm PT (3:30 pm ET)
Television: CBS (Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell)
Streaming options: Fubo, YouTube TV

Radio: ESPN LA 710AM (Pete Arbogast, Shaun Cody, Cody Kessler, Su’a Cravens, Jordan Moore, Jason Schwartz) Affiliate stations on the USC Trojans Media Network: KSHP 1400AM and KSHP-FM 107.1FM in Las Vegas, KSZL 1230AM in Barstow, KJJZ-HD3 102.7FM in Thousand Palms and KGU 95.1FM and 760AM in Honolulu • Also listen at USCTrojans.com/Listen, the ESPN LA App and on SiriusXM Satellite Radio (channels 197, 198, 397 or 959 and 960 on the app) Spanish Radio Broadcast with Harry Ruiz (play-by-play)

ESPN LA App, USCTrojans.com/Listen or the USC Trojans Game Day App, beginning 30 minutes before kickoff

Trojans vs. Boilermakers game notes

* Purdue head coach Barry Odom oversaw a complete roster overhaul this offseason in adding 54 players via the transfer portal.

* There are several USC – Purdue ties in this game. Former USC offensive line coach Josh Henson is the Purdue offensive coordinator. Former USC wide receiver Michael Jackson III is now playing for Purdue. And Purdue head coach Barry Odom overlapped with USC quarterback Jayden Maiava when both were at UNLV in 2023.

* Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne is completing 65.3% of his passes for 481 yards and four touchdowns against one interception. He’s also rushed for 55 yards and a score.

* Purdue running back Devin Mockobee is coming off 32 rushing attempts in the win over Southern Illinois. He already has 46 carries this season, for 185 yards and three touchdowns.

* Michael Jackson III leads Purdue with seven receptions, but Arhmad Branch has been the big-play threat with five catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

* Purdue is led defensively by linebacker Mani Powell and defensive back Tahj Ra-El.

* USC has scored at least 10 points in all eight quarters this season.

* USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has completed 73.8% of his passes for 707 yards and six touchdowns through two games.

* The Trojans are averaging 8.6 yards per carry as a team. Running backs Waymond Jordan, Eli Sanders and King Miller, plus backup quarterback Husan Longstreet have each rushed for two touchdowns.

* Five different USC pass-catchers have at least one reception for more than 50 yards this season.

* Twelve different USC players have scored touchdowns in the first two games of the season.

* Defensive ends Braylan Shelby, Anthony Lucas and Kameryn Fountain each have two sacks.

* Purdue offensive ranks:

Total offense: 408.5 YPG – No. 64 overall, No. 11 Big Ten
Passing offense: 255 YPG – No. 44 overall, No. 9 Big Ten
Rushing offense: 153.5 YPG – No. 79 overall, No. 16 Big Ten
Scoring offense: 32.5 PPG – No. 51 overall, No. 11 Big Ten

* Purdue defensive ranks:

Total defense: 243 YPG – No. 28 overall, No. 7 Big Ten
Passing defense: 144.5 YPG – No. 29 overall, No. 9 Big Ten
Rushing defense: 98.5 YPG – No. 47 overall, No. 9 Big Ten
Scoring defense: 8.5 PPG – No. T-13 overall, No. 8 Big Ten

* USC offensive ranks:

Total offense: 676 YPG – No. 1 overall, No. 1 Big Ten
Passing offense: 405 YPG – No. 3 overall, No. 1 Big Ten
Rushing offense: 271 YPG – No. 9 overall, No. 4 Big Ten
Scoring offense: 66 PPG – No. 1 overall, No. 1 Big Ten

* USC defensive ranks:

Total defense: 300.5 YPG – No. 55 overall, No. 12 Big Ten
Passing defense: 197.0 YPG – No. 70 overall, No. 13 Big Ten
Rushing defense: 103.5 YPG – No. 51 overall, No. 10 Big Ten
Scoring defense: 16.5 PPG – No. T-56 overall, No. 14 Big Ten

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