USC Trojans
2025 Season Results

USC Trojans — 2025 Season Review

The 2025 season saw the USC Trojans finish 9-4 overall under head coach Lincoln Riley as a member of the Big Ten. The offense produced 465 total points (35.8 per game) while the defense surrendered 299 points (23.0 per game) over the course of 13 contests.

Among the standout results were a 73-13 victory at home against Missouri State Bears, a 59-20 victory at home against Georgia Southern Eagles, and a 38-17 victory at home against Northwestern Wildcats. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the USC Trojans throughout the 2025 campaign.

The 2025 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 32-34 defeat to Illinois Fighting Illini and a narrow 27-30 defeat to TCU Horned Frogs. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

Conference play saw the USC Trojans finish 7-2 within the Big Ten in 2025, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The USC Trojans coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The postseason brought Valero Alamo Bowl: L 27-30, capping the 2025 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the USC Trojans to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the USC Trojans went 7-0, while posting a 2-3 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 273 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 192 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 23.0 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the USC Trojans posted a 9-4 record in 2025, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +12.8 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.