What did we learn from watching the Trojans take down Northwestern on Friday night? Here are five key takeaways:

The USC Trojans (6-2) host the Northwestern Wildcats (5-3) in a Big Ten Conference matchup in Los Angeles on Friday night.

With two losses already on the resume, the USC Trojans are in a one-game season every week during this final stretch of the regular season to remain alive in th

This Big Ten game will broadcast live on FOX at 9 p.m. Eastern. (6 p.m. Pacific). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $40 off your first month. FuboTV also has a free trial and $30 off your first month.

Jayden Maiava passes for 299 yards and accounts for three touchdowns (one rushing), Makai Lemon has a TD catch and a scoring run, and the Trojans pull away for a 38-17 win to stay in the hunt for

Tonight’s college football slate features the USC Trojans facing off with the Northwestern Wildcats in this Week 11 Big Ten conference clash.

The teams last met in the 1996 Rose Bowl, which the Trojans won 41-32. The Trojans are 14.5-point favorites in the latest Northwestern vs. USC odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 50.

The Trojans' defense, after giving up 14 points early, held Northwestern to just 3 points in the second half. The defense played its part in this game and ensured it would not allow Northwestern to make up any ground. Preston Stone played better than expected, but once USC's offense got ahead, he and the Wildcats could not respond.