After seven straight games to open the 2026 season — including a hotly contested Week 0 game vs. San Jose State — Southern California finally gets a break.
The 15th-ranked Trojans have played more games than mostly everyone in the country, with a slate that hasn't had any breaks since late August. Now Lincoln Riley's team
is hoping the remainder of the schedule sets up success for a massive final stretch.Watch USC games live with Fubo (free trial)
It has been a solid start to the campaign with a 6-1 record, but one that hasn't entirely taken the pressure off of USC. It lost a critical game against Oregon, and hasn't looked super flashy in the two wins since, raising questions as to the Trojans' ability to finally break through to make the College
Football Playoff.
The attention will remain on USC as the nation awaits to see if it's legit or not, with three ranked teams in the last five games. But for now, a much-needed break is in store.
Does USC play today?
No, USC does not play on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Trojans have a Week 7 bye.
When is USC football's next game?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 pm. PT
USC's next game is on Saturday, Oct. 24 on the road against Wisconsin. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
USC football schedule 2026
- Saturday, Aug. 29: USC 42, San Jose State 26 *
- Friday, Sept. 4: USC 39, Fresno State 0
- Saturday, Sept. 12: USC 49, Louisiana 30
- Saturday, Sept. 19: USC 42, Rutgers 35
- Saturday, Sept. 26: No. 16 Oregon 41, USC 27
- Saturday, Oct. 3: USC 25, Washington 21
- Saturday, Oct. 10: USC 31, Penn State 23
- Saturday, Oct. 17: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 24: USC at Wisconsin | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)
- Saturday, Oct. 31: USC vs. No. 5 Ohio State
- Saturday, Nov. 7: BYE
- Saturday, Nov. 14: USC at No. 4 Indiana
- Saturday, Nov. 21: USC vs. Maryland
- Saturday, Nov. 28: USC at No. 12 UCLA
* Week 0
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Does USC play today? Football schedule for Trojans' next game after Week 7 bye
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