USC, Iowa and Hawkeyes
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The No. 17 USC Trojans and No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes are facing off in a critical matchup. With a win, the USC Trojans can keep their College Football Playoff hopes
The USC Trojans dug in and turned a shaky start into a statement win Saturday, and head coach Lincoln Riley said afterward it was more about identity than scoreboard, calling the 26-21 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes a “culture win.
The No. 17 USC Trojans defeated the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. After the game, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz spoke about the loss, but gave USC wide receiver Makai Lemon a massive compliment.
LOS ANGELES - The USC Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 26-21, at Memorial Coliseum on November 15, 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Jessica Cryderman was there to capture the following images.
The Trojans head to Oregon next week — where they have not won since 2011 — for a game with significant CFP ramifications.
The No. 17 USC Trojans host the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes for a potential College Football Playoff elimination game for the Trojans. For the Trojans first ranked ma