{
  "id": 7163155,
  "title": "No. 12 USC squares off against Rutgers in Big Ten play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/no-12-usc-squares-off-against-rutgers-in-big-ten-play",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T19:45:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/13/no-12-usc-squares-off-against-rutgers-in-big-ten-play"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The No. 12 USC Trojans face Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten's inaugural game on September 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The Trojans have a 3-0 record, while Rutgers sits at 0-2. The opening line is USC by 24.5 points. Rutgers struggles in the red zone (57.1% scoring) and has a poor turnover margin (-5). USC dominates in third downs (69.4% conversion), ranks first in time of possession (36:27), and features a strong passing game with Jayden Maiava leading the way in passing yards and touchdowns. Rutgers' red zone defense is ranked 40th (75.0%). USC's red zone defense ranks 40th (75.0%). USC won 49-30 against Louisiana on September 12, while Rutgers fell 28-21 to Boston College on September 11. USC will next host Oregon on September 26, and Rutgers will host Howard on September 25.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}