So, about the win over USC….

September 22, 2026 - 00:02

We will be unpacking this one for a while. If you had Rutgers winning, if you had them covering the spread, raise your hand. Anyone? Bueller? The outcome left many observers stunned, as the game defied nearly every expectation set before kickoff.

USC: What was going on? That is the question echoing across college football after a result that few saw coming. No one on the staff had Rutgers winning or even coming close to being in this game. For that, mea culpa, but come on. There was little in the previous weeks to suggest such a performance was possible.

The Scarlet Knights played with energy and discipline from the opening drive, controlling the tempo and refusing to back down against a heavily favored opponent. The defense forced critical stops, while the offense capitalized on key opportunities. Meanwhile, USC struggled to find rhythm, turning the ball over and failing to convert on crucial downs.

This result shakes up the season narrative and raises serious questions about both programs moving forward. For Rutgers, it is a signature win that could shift momentum. For USC, it is a costly stumble that demands answers.