How to Watch Purdue vs. USC: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 13, 2025

Updated Sep. 13, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET

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Star player Makai Lemon and the USC Trojans (2-0) meet the Purdue Boilermakers (2-0) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, at Ross-Ade Stadium. You should head to CBS in order to see this game.

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How to Watch USC vs. Purdue

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana
TV Channel: CBS
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

USC's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Missouri State	W 73-13
9/6/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	W 59-20
9/13/2025	at Purdue	-
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
9/27/2025	at Illinois	-
10/11/2025	vs. Michigan	-
10/18/2025	at Notre Dame	-
11/1/2025	at Nebraska	-
11/7/2025	vs. Northwestern	-
11/15/2025	vs. Iowa	-
11/22/2025	at Oregon	-
11/29/2025	vs. UCLA	-

USC 2025 Stats & Insights

USC ranks 53rd in total defense this season (300.5 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 676 total yards per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking third-best in the FBS by compiling 405 per game. The Trojans rank 71st on defense (197 passing yards allowed per game).
The Trojans rank 55th in scoring defense this year (16.5 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on offense, ranking best in the FBS with 66 points per game.
On offense, the Trojans have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by averaging 271 per game. They rank 50th on defense (103.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
On offense, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging a 68.8% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 26th on defense (24.1% third-down percentage allowed).
With four forced turnovers (19th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (54th in the FBS), the Trojans' +2 turnover margin is the 25th-best in college football.

USC 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jayden Maiava	QB	707 YDS (73.8%) / 6 TD / 0 INT 14 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7 RUSH YPG
Makai Lemon	WR	11 REC / 248 YDS / 2 TD / 124 YPG
Eli Sanders	RB	85 YDS / 2 TD / 42.5 YPG / 6.5 YPC 3 REC / 86 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 43 REC YPG
Waymond Jordan	RB	209 YDS / 2 TD / 104.5 YPG / 10 YPC
Anthony Lucas	DL	2 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Braylan Shelby	DL	2 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Kameryn Fountain	DL	2 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Eric Gentry	LB	2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK

Purdue's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Ball State	W 31-0
9/6/2025	vs. Southern Illinois	W 34-17
9/13/2025	vs. USC	-
9/20/2025	at Notre Dame	-
10/4/2025	vs. Illinois	-
10/11/2025	at Minnesota	-
10/18/2025	at Northwestern	-
10/25/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/1/2025	at Michigan	-
11/8/2025	vs. Ohio State	-
11/15/2025	at Washington	-
11/28/2025	vs. Indiana	-

Purdue 2025 Stats & Insights

Purdue is compiling 409 total yards per game on offense this season (63rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 243 total yards per contest (29th-ranked).
From an offensive angle, Purdue is compiling 255 passing yards per contest (45th-ranked). It ranks 30th in the FBS on defense (144.5 passing yards surrendered per game).
The Boilermakers rank 53rd in the FBS with 32.5 points per contest, but they've been carried by their defense, which ranks 12th-best by surrendering just 8.5 points per game.
In terms of rushing, the Boilermakers rank 79th in the FBS on offense (154 rushing yards per game) and 46th on the other side of the ball (98.5 rushing yards allowed per contest).
Purdue's third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with a 52% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 37.5% third-down rate, which ranks 79th.
The Boilermakers own a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 88th in the FBS.

Purdue 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ryan Browne	QB	481 YDS (65.3%) / 4 TD / 1 INT 55 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 27.5 RUSH YPG
Devin Mockobee	RB	185 YDS / 3 TD / 92.5 YPG / 4 YPC 4 REC / 66 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 33 REC YPG
Arhmad Branch	WR	5 REC / 132 YDS / 2 TD / 66 YPG
Michael Jackson III	WR	7 REC / 79 YDS / 1 TD / 39.5 YPG
CJ Nunnally	DL	3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Charles Correa	LB	5 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Mani Powell	LB	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Breylon Charles	DL	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK