USC erased a 21-7 deficit against Iowa to come away with a 26-21 win to keep the Trojans' College Football Playoff hopes alive.

With their backs against the wall and College Football Playoff hopes on the line in a rainy environment at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the No. 17 USC Tro

For a third game in a row, the Trojans' defense held an opponent to fewer than 110 yards of offense and no more than three points in the second half.

LOS ANGELES, CA - 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 No. 17 USC Trojans are in a close one against the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa got off to a strong start in the first half and took a 21-10 lead in the break.

One of the top receivers in college football will be on show when Makai Lemon and the USC Trojans (7-2) take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-3) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Go to BTN to watch this game live. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the USC Trojans and the Iowa Hawkeyes.