Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Northwestern Wildcats vs USC Trojans

Preview · updated September 10, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Northwestern Wildcats
Wildcats
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— home · — away
1st in big10
Head coach Tim Nollan
USC Trojans
Trojans
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— home · — away
6th in pac12
Head coach Brad Keller
Storylines
Stakes1st in big10
Players to watch
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)USC leads series 2-0 (since 2023-24)
Last meetingNov 7, 2025: USC 3 — NU 1 (W: USC)

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