USC looks to pick up its first Big Ten conference win outside Los Angeles when it travels to West Lafayette to face Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Trojans (2-0) have cruised through nonconference play, outscoring opponents 132-33 and piling up 755 total yards in last week's 59-20 win over Georgia Southern . Quarterback Jayden Maiava has been sharp through two games, completing 73.8% of his passes for 707 yards and six touchdowns. The offense has been balanced, with 12 different players reaching the end zone.

The Boilermakers (2-0) are off to their best start since 2021 under first-year coach Barry Odom, tasked with revitalizing a program that has just three Big Ten victories over the past two seasons. Running back Devin Mockobee , the lone returning starter from las

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