The Big Ten released the USC Trojans football schedule for next season on Tuesday. Friday night games in the conference will be determined at a later date, so what are three possible matchups that could be moved for the Trojans.

USC football’s 2026 conference schedule was officially announced by the Big Ten on Tuesday afternoon, headlined by a Week 0 nonconference matchup and seven straight games to start the season.

The official unveiling of the football schedule solidifies how grueling the season could be for USC.

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Indiana, Michigan and USC are the most challenging matchups for the Scarlet Knights, who will entertain each of those preseason top-15s at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers has a favorable shot at getting off to a hot start in September against UMass, Boston College and Howard before reality sets in for Greg Schiano's team.

The 2026 college football season just wrapped up last week, but the countdown to the 2026 season is already on! On Tuesday, the Big Ten officially announced its 2026 conference schedule. Who and when will USC play? Let’s take a look at the Trojans ’ slate for next season:

New Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald won't make his U-M/MSU rivalry debut until November, per the 2026 schedule released Tuesday.