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The USC UCLA game<\/b> comes down to a final regular season showdown tonight at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum<\/b>, with the Trojans looking to improve to 9-3<\/b> in what marks the 95th edition of the crosstown rivalry<\/b>. No. 16 USC<\/b> enters as a heavy 21.5-point favorite<\/b> against struggling UCLA<\/b> at 7:30 p.m. EST<\/b>. This rivalry matchup will air on NBC Sports<\/b> and could reshape both teams’ postseason outlook before bowl season begins.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Game is the 95th meeting<\/b> between crosstown rivals, with USC holding historical dominance<\/li>\n
  • USC is ranked No. 16<\/b> with an 8-3 record<\/b> and 6-2 Big Ten record<\/b> after losing to Oregon 42-27 last week<\/li>\n
  • UCLA enters at 3-8<\/b> after being dominated by Washington 48-14<\/b> last weekend<\/li>\n
  • Trojans have playoff hopes officially dashed but look to finish strong at home despite missing CFP consideration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Trojans Host Bruins in Season Finale Showdown<\/h2>\n

    USC<\/b> makes its final home stand of the regular season tonight against UCLA<\/b>, with the rivalry game serving as the capstone to a turbulent season in Pasadena. Coach Lincoln Riley<\/b> has the Trojans sitting at 8-3 overall<\/b> and 6-2 in Big Ten play<\/b>, though their College Football Playoff dreams evaporated after the loss to Washington last weekend.<\/p>\n

    The crosstown rivals have renewed their intense matchup for nearly a century, and tonight’s contest carries extra significance as No. 16 USC<\/b> attempts to salvage its postseason narrative with a decisive home victory. UCLA<\/b>, meanwhile, seeks its first win in two games after being blanked 48-14<\/b> by the Washington Huskies<\/b> on November 22.<\/p>\n

    The Trojans are favored by 21.5 points<\/b> with an over\/under set at 58.5 total points<\/b>, signaling Vegas’ confidence in USC’s ability to control the line of scrimmage throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

    Maiava Leads USC Offense Against Bruins Defense<\/h2>\n

    Jayden Maiava<\/b> has been the driving force behind USC’s passing attack all season, and the sophomore quarterback will look to bounce back after throwing for 306 yards and three touchdowns<\/b> in last week’s loss to Oregon<\/b>. The Trojans’ offense ranks among the nation’s elite, and Maiava’s ability to dissect defenses has made Lincoln Riley’s<\/b> system one of college football’s most explosive units.<\/p>\n

    Against UCLA’s struggling defense, Maiava will have opportunities to exploit mismatches and establish early momentum. Running back King Miller<\/b> is expected to dominate the ground game, as the Bruins have struggled significantly to stop the run this season despite recent defensive adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Matchup Factor<\/td>\nUSC<\/td>\nUCLA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Overall Record<\/td>\n8-3<\/td>\n3-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Conference Record<\/td>\n6-2 Big Ten<\/td>\n1-7 Big Ten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Last Week Result<\/td>\nLost to Oregon 42-27<\/td>\nLost to Washington 48-14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    QB Starting<\/td>\nJayden Maiava<\/b><\/td>\nNico Iamaleava<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Spread<\/td>\nFavored by 21.5<\/td>\nUnderdog +21.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    UCLA Fighting to End Disastrous Season Despite Odds<\/h2>\n

    The Bruins<\/b> have endured a devastating 2025 campaign, finishing at 3-8<\/b> and 1-7 in Big Ten play<\/b> after transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava<\/b> struggled in recent weeks. The Tennessee transfer was expected to transform UCLA’s offense but has faced mounting pressure as the season progressed, posting just 1,728 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions<\/b> through eleven games.<\/p>\n

    In UCLA’s latest setback against Washington<\/b>, Iamaleava<\/b> threw for just 69 yards on 26 passing attempts<\/b> in what was easily his worst performance in a Bruins uniform. The young quarterback is expected to play tonight despite the blowout loss, giving UCLA’s coaching staff one final opportunity to evaluate whether he can lead the program forward into next season.<\/p>\n

    ESPN’s bowl projection algorithms suggest UCLA may miss postseason play entirely given its sub-.500 record, making tonight’s matchup against arch-rival USC more about pride and momentum heading into 2026 than any tangible playoff implications.<\/p>\n

    Rivalry Context and Historical Dominance at the Coliseum<\/h2>\n

    The USC-UCLA crosstown rivalry is one of college sports’ most storied matchups, dating back to their first meeting on September 28, 1929<\/b>, when USC dominated with a historic 76-0 victory<\/b>. The Trojans maintain an overall edge in the series and have built considerable momentum playing at home in recent years.<\/p>\n

    Coach Lincoln Riley<\/b> is 2-1 against UCLA<\/b> in his USC tenure, with a 19-13 victory<\/b> last season demonstrating his ability to manage this rivalry effectively. Tonight’s contest will go a long way toward establishing whether Riley can consistently control the crosstown matchup as a pillar of his program-building efforts.<\/p>\n

    USC’s home crowd advantage at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum<\/b> figures to play a significant role, as UCLA’s depleted defensive unit will struggle to communicate and execute defensive adjustments throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

    Will UCLA Pull Off the Impossible Upset at the Coliseum Tonight?<\/h2>\n

    Despite being massive underdogs, UCLA has shown flashes of competitiveness this season, particularly in victories over Penn State<\/b> when Nico Iamaleava<\/b> was playing at his best with multiple rushing touchdowns. If the young quarterback can regain form and the Bruins’ defense can generate pressure on Jayden Maiava<\/b>, there remains a theoretical path to keeping this game closer than Vegas anticipates.<\/p>\n

    However, the statistical reality suggests this matchup heavily favors USC, which is ranked in the top 20 and represents one of college football’s marquee offensive systems under Riley’s guidance. For UCLA to compete, the team would need exceptional execution and near-perfect play from Iamaleava, a tall order given recent performance trends.<\/p>\n

    Can the underdog Bruins mount a stunning comeback bid in the rivalry’s 95th edition, or will USC’s dominance extend the Trojans’ postseason preparations on their home field tonight?<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN College Football<\/b> – Game previews, rankings, and team statistics<\/li>\n
    • Fox Sports<\/b> – Odds, predictions, and analysis for USC-UCLA matchup<\/li>\n
    • Sports Illustrated<\/b> – Player updates and game preview coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":19796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Lincoln Riley\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/6pIPlGKvjI7ISJPAAodGdmPNXYw.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3718564\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jayden Maiava\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"King Miller\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5273368\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Nico Iamaleava\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Los Angeles Memorial 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