It’s the USC Trojans versus the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on September 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
- TV Channels: CBS
How to Watch USC vs. Rutgers on September 19, 2026
You can watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the USC Trojans live on DIRECTV on CBS on September 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
No. 12 USC (3-0) at Rutgers (0-2) — Game Preview
No. 12 USC brings a 3-0 record into SHI Stadium to face Rutgers, which sits at 0-2 to start the season. Both programs play in the Big Ten, and the ranked, unbeaten Trojans arrive with a clear head start in the conference race while Rutgers is still hunting its first win.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has completed 67 of 83 passes for 896 yards, 10 touchdowns and just one interception through three games, giving the Trojans one of the more efficient passing attacks on their schedule so far. Rutgers counters with AJ Surace, who has thrown for 307 yards and four touchdowns on 24-of-36 passing but has also thrown four interceptions during the team’s 0-2 start.
Running back King Miller has added 236 yards and two touchdowns on 48 carries for USC, giving Maiava a ground complement behind him. Rutgers linebacker Moses Walker has one sack on the year, and his defense will have its hands full trying to slow down USC’s balanced offense at SHI Stadium.
National TV
CBS
What Time is the USC vs. Rutgers Game Today?
The USC vs. Rutgers game starts at 3:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch USC vs. Rutgers?
You can watch USC vs. Rutgers on CBS.
Players to Watch: USC vs. Rutgers
USC Trojans
Jayden Maiava — QB. Maiava has completed 67 of 83 passes for 896 yards, 10 touchdowns and just one interception through three games. His accuracy has been the through-line in USC’s 3-0 start heading into Big Ten play.
Behind him, King Miller — RB. Miller has carried the ball 48 times for 236 yards and two touchdowns this season. He gives the Trojans a downhill complement to Maiava’s passing game and a way to help control the clock on the road.
On defense, Kennedy Urlacher — S. Urlacher has recorded two sacks so far this season from the back end. His ability to get after the quarterback from the safety spot adds an extra layer to USC’s pass rush.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
AJ Surace — QB. Surace has thrown for 307 yards and four touchdowns on 24-of-36 passing, though four interceptions have also marked his start to the season. Cleaning up the turnovers will be central to Rutgers snapping its 0-2 skid.
Carrying the load on the ground, Antwan Raymond — RB. Raymond has rushed 41 times for 176 yards, giving Rutgers a steady option as the Scarlet Knights look to establish balance on offense.
Moses Walker — LB. Walker has recorded one sack from his linebacker spot this season, anchoring a Rutgers defense tasked with slowing down USC’s mix of Maiava’s passing and Miller’s carries.
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