The No. 11 USC Trojans are set to return to the Twin Cities for the first time since 2010, where they will take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers this Saturday. This matchup marks the ninth regular-season encounter between the two teams, but it is the first as conference rivals, with USC holding the upper hand in the series at 6-1-1.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans: Date and kick-off time
The Golden Gophers will take on the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Date | Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Huntington Bank Stadium |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
How to watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Broadcasters: Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (color analyst)
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Away: 195 (NE), 957 (CAR) | Home: 372 (NE), 372 (CAR)
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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans team news & key players
Minnesota Golden Gophers team news
Offensively, Minnesota is spearheaded by senior quarterback Max Brosmer and senior receiver Daniel Jackson, who tops the team in both receptions and receiving yards. This season, seven different players have found the end zone through the air. USC has faced challenges at the cornerback position opposite senior Jaylin Smith.
Jacobe Covington and John Humphrey both surrendered a significant play against Wisconsin, and with opposing teams looking to avoid targeting Smith, Covington and Humphrey can expect to be heavily scrutinized.
On the ground, the Gophers employ a dual rushing strategy featuring Darius Taylor and Marcus Major, which will undoubtedly put the Trojans' front seven to the test.
USC Trojans team news
Quarterback Miller Moss has been outstanding in his first month as the starter. The redshirt junior currently leads the Big Ten with an impressive average of 299.5 passing yards per game and ranks second with 26.5 completions per contest. Moss has thrown three touchdowns in each of the Trojans' two Big Ten games.
On the ground, Jo'Quavious Marks has been effective, amassing 334 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns over the course of four games.
Ja'Kobi Lane has also played a pivotal role in the Trojans' aerial attack in 2024, recording 19 receptions for 221 yards and four touchdowns.
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