Fresh off a bye week and a 34-24 loss to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, the No. 23 USC Trojans aimed to keep their College Football Playoff

Expert recap and game analysis of the USC Trojans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAF game from November 1, 2025 on ESPN.

Jayden Maiava led key scoring drives and the USC defense figured out how to stop the run, helping the No. 23 Trojans earn a road win over Nebraska.

Lincoln Riley and the Trojans were far from their best, but they did show toughness and resilience on the road. They deserve credit for that

• You can watch Nebraska vs. USC football live for FREE with Fubo (free trial), by signing up with DirecTV (free trial) or streaming live on Peacock for under $11/month. When: Kickoff takes place at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. MDT) on Saturday, November 1.

USC coach Lincoln Riley met with the media following his team's 21-17 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. With the win, USC improves to 6-0-1 all-time against Nebraska, including 3-0 in Lincoln.

The No. 23 USC Trojans bring their nation-leading offense to Memorial Stadium for a Big Ten showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 1. USC (5-2) enters the contest with the No. 1 offense in the FBS,

The "Blackshirts," a reference to the Huskers ’ defense, is a central part of the Nebraska football lore, something that helped the Huskers win five national championships and become one of the most storied programs in college football history. Here’s a closer look at the history of the Blackshirts: