The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will face the USC Trojans on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After opening the season with a 38-7 victory over Lamar, Louisiana stands at 1-0, while USC enters the game 2-0 following a 39-0 shutout of Fresno State.
USC’s offense has revolved around its passing attack through the first two games. Quarterback Jayden Maiava has amassed 635 passing yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Meanwhile, the Trojans’ defense has surrendered only 13 points total.
Louisiana has relied heavily on its defense in the season opener. Quarterback Lunch Winfield completed 189 passing yards with two interceptions, but the Ragin’ Cajuns limited Lamar to just seven points while their offense put up 38.
According to DraftKings, USC is a 30.5-point favorite over Louisiana, with an over/under set at 59.5. The moneyline lists the Trojans at –11111 and the Ragin’ Cajuns at +2450.
The information below outlines everything you need to know to watch the matchup.
How to Watch Louisiana vs. USC
- When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
- TV: BTN
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
Players to Watch
USC arrives at 2-0 boasting one of the nation’s most efficient passing attacks, with Jayden Maiava at its helm. Through two games, Maiava has thrown for 635 yards and five touchdowns without an interception, posting an 88.1% completion rate—the best in the country. That level of precision will test a Louisiana defense that allowed 189 passing yards and two interceptions in its own opener, a comparatively low‑scoring affair. If Maiava maintains this accuracy, USC is poised for another dominant performance at the Coliseum.
Wide receiver Malik Mosley has been the primary beneficiary of USC’s pinpoint passing, accumulating 222 receiving yards and three touchdowns through the first two contests. He provides Maiava with a reliable big‑play target against a Louisiana secondary that will encounter one of the country’s most accurate quarterbacks for the first time this season. Having already routed opponents by a combined 39‑0 and 42‑26, Mosley’s continued production will keep the Trojans’ offense clicking early. His touchdown tally alone makes him the standout player to watch in this matchup.
As a sizable underdog on the road, Louisiana leans on the dual‑threat capabilities of quarterback Lunch Winfield to stay competitive. In addition to his 189 passing yards and two interceptions, Winfield rushed for 84 yards against Lamar, demonstrating that his legs can generate offense even when the passing game falters. This versatility is crucial when facing a USC defense that far outmatches the unit Louisiana saw in its opener. Protecting the ball will be essential; turnovers against an explosive Trojans attack could quickly swell the margin.
Running back Isaiah Smith supplied the finishing touches on the ground for Louisiana in its season‑opening win over Lamar, scoring twice. That short‑yardage ability gives the Ragin’ Cajuns a way to put points on the board even if the passing game struggles versus a USC defense that has held its first two opponents to a combined 26 points. Should Smith find the end zone again, Louisiana can stay competitive against the heavily favored Trojans. His role becomes even more vital given the uncertainty surrounding Louisiana’s receiving corps heading into this contest.
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