USC Trojans Reveal 2026 Big Ten Conference Schedule

The Trojans' first season in the Big Ten conference will feature matchups against several top programs.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The University of Southern California Trojans have announced their 2026 Big Ten conference football schedule, which will be their first season as a member of the prestigious college sports conference. The schedule features several high-profile matchups against traditional Big Ten powerhouses.

Why it matters

The Trojans' move to the Big Ten conference is a major shift in the college sports landscape, as USC was previously part of the Pac-12 conference. This new schedule will pit the Trojans against some of the top teams in the Midwest, providing an exciting new chapter for the storied USC football program.

The details

The 2026 Big Ten schedule for USC includes home games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as road contests against Penn State, Nebraska, and Iowa. These matchups will test the Trojans against some of the most successful and well-supported college football programs in the country.

  • The 2026 Big Ten conference schedule for USC was announced on January 27, 2026.

The players

USC Trojans

The University of Southern California's football team, which is joining the Big Ten conference in 2026 after previously being a member of the Pac-12.

Big Ten Conference

One of the Power Five conferences in college sports, known for its successful and popular football programs.

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What’s next

USC fans will eagerly await the start of the 2026 season to see how the Trojans fare in their new Big Ten conference home.

The takeaway

USC's move to the Big Ten conference represents a major shift in the college sports landscape, as the Trojans will now face off against some of the most storied and successful football programs in the Midwest for the first time.