Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs USC Trojans

Preview · updated September 6, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Scarlet Knights
0-1 L1
— home · — away
1st in Big Ten
Head coach Greg Schiano · 31-42
USC Trojans
Trojans
2-0 W2
— home · — away
1st in Big Ten
Head coach Lincoln Riley · 92-27
Storylines
Stakes1st in Big Ten
Players to watch
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)USC leads series 1-0 (since 2023-24)
Last meetingOct 26, 2024: USC 42 — RUTG 20 (W: USC)

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