How to Watch Louisiana vs. USC: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns visited the USC Trojans on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Louisiana moved to 1-0 by beating Lamar 38-7, and USC was 2-0, with a recent 39-0 victory over Fresno State. USC's passing game stood out through two games, with quarterback Jayden Maiava throwing for 635 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Trojans' defense permitted only 13 points in total. In their opener, Louisiana relied on defense; quarterback Lunch Winfield threw for 189 yards and two interceptions, while the Ragin' Cajuns' defense limited Lamar to just 7 points while scoring 38.

The Trojans entered as 30.5-point favorites over the Ragin' Cajuns at DraftKings, with totals of 59.5 and a moneyline of -11111 for the Trojans and +2450 for the Ragin' Cajuns.

How to Watch Louisiana vs. USC

• When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
• TV: BTN
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX

Players to Watch

Jayden Maiava, QB, USC Trojans
Maiava led USC with an efficient passing attack; he threw for 635 yards and five touchdowns without an interception through two games, boasting an 88.1% completion rate — the highest in the nation this season. Such accuracy could pose significant challenges for Louisiana's defense, which allowed 189 passing yards and two interceptions in its opener. If Maiava maintains this level of play, USC could dominate once again.

Trent Mosley, WR, USC Trojans
Mosley benefitted from USC's precise passing game, amassing 222 receiving yards and three touchdowns in two games. His presence provides a reliable big-play threat for Maiava against a Louisiana secondary facing a top-tier quarterback for the first time this season. USC's strong offensive results in previous games underscore Mosley’s importance in the matchup.

Lunch Winfield, QB, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Winfield represents Louisiana's best chance to remain competitive, given his dual-threat capabilities. Despite two interceptions, he made significant contributions on the ground with 84 rushing yards against Lamar. He needs to manage turnovers effectively against a USC defense expected to be far superior to what Louisiana faced previously.

Darrell Smith, RB, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Smith was instrumental in Louisiana's victory over Lamar, scoring twice. His short-yardage success becomes crucial for the Ragin' Cajuns to keep pace against the Trojans, who have limited opponents to just 26 points over two games. Keeping the momentum will be vital for Louisiana's chances.