BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football faces a must-win game Saturday as it hosts Southern Cal.
The Hoosiers (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) dropped five spots to No. 9 in the latest CFP rankings. But, IU has everything in front of it as winning out − beginning today and games at Washington and vs Purdue − would place the Hoosiers in the Big Ten championship game, a data point the selection committee has typically not penalized teams for.
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Coach Curt Cignetti played it coy on whether Josh Hoover or backup Grant Wilson would start at quarterback today. However, Hoover was not listed on the availability report, meaning he will dress for the game. Whoever does should have a good opportunity against a Trojans pass defense that allows 221.2 yards per game (13th in the conference) and 13 touchdowns to three interceptions.
Lincoln Riley‘s USC (7-2, 4-2), though, has confidence coming off a 30-18 win over Ohio State before it, like IU, had its idle week. Quarterback Jayden Maiava is tops in the league in efficiency at 157.4 among active quarterbacks. He has 2,524 yards passing and 20 touchdowns to five interceptions with a plethora of weapons.
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Indiana vs USC score today | Hoosiers 0, Trojans 0, Q1
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RECORDS: USC 7-2, 4-2; Indiana 8-1, 5-1.
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What channel is the IU football game on today? Where can I watch Indiana football vs. USC?
11:01 AM ET, November 14 2026
TV: CBS, with Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analysis) and Jenny Dell (sideline reporting)
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What time is the Indiana football game vs. USC today? When is kickoff for the IU football game?
10:55 AM ET, November 14 2026
IU is scheduled to play USC at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
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