How to Watch USC vs. Northwestern: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 7, 2025

Updated Nov. 7, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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One of the top pass-catchers in college football will be on display when Makai Lemon and the USC Trojans (6-2) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (5-3) on Friday, November 7, 2025. The game between the Trojans and Wildcats will be available on FOX.

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How to Watch USC vs. Northwestern

When: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	W 33-17
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan State	W 45-31
9/27/2025	at Illinois	L 34-32
10/11/2025	vs. Michigan	W 31-13
10/18/2025	at Notre Dame	L 34-24
11/1/2025	at Nebraska	W 21-17
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 has the 56th-ranked defense this year (355.1 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking second-best with a tally of 505.9 yards per game.
USC ranks 59th in pass defense this season (212 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 302.3 passing yards per game.
The Trojans have the 52nd-ranked defense this season (22.4 points allowed per game), and they've been more effective offensively, ranking eighth-best with 39.8 points per game.
Offensively, the Trojans have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by putting up 203.6 per game. They rank 61st on defense (143.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
On offense, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by averaging a 51.6% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 48th on defense (36.5% third-down percentage allowed).
The Trojans rank 50th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 13 turnovers (34th in the FBS) and committing 11 (72nd in the FBS).

USC 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jayden Maiava	QB	2,315 YDS (65.3%) / 15 TD / 5 INT 103 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 12.9 RUSH YPG
Makai Lemon	WR	50 REC / 776 YDS / 6 TD / 97 YPG
Waymond Jordan	RB	576 YDS / 5 TD / 96 YPG / 6.5 YPC
King Miller	RB	509 YDS / 4 TD / 84.8 YPG / 7.8 YPC 6 REC / 41 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG
Eric Gentry	LB	38 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Bishop Fitzgerald	DB	29 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 5 INT
Anthony Lucas	DL	21 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Kameryn Fountain	DL	13 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK

Northwestern's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Tulane	L 23-3
9/5/2025	vs. Western Illinois	W 42-7
9/13/2025	vs. Oregon	L 34-14
9/27/2025	vs. UCLA	W 17-14
10/4/2025	vs. Louisiana-Monroe	W 42-7
10/11/2025	at Penn State	W 22-21
10/18/2025	vs. Purdue	W 19-0
10/25/2025	at Nebraska	L 28-21
11/7/2025	at USC	-
11/15/2025	vs. Michigan	-
11/22/2025	vs. Minnesota	-
11/29/2025	at Illinois	-

Northwestern 2025 Stats & Insights

Northwestern ranks 90th in the FBS with 360.3 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 19th-best by giving up just 304.3 total yards per game.
Offensively, Northwestern is a bottom-25 pass offense, generating just 172.4 passing yards per game (19th-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 165.1 passing yards per contest (13th-best).
The Wildcats' defensive unit has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 13th-best in the FBS with 16.8 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 22.5 points per game, which ranks 102nd.
From an offensive perspective, the Wildcats are generating 187.9 rushing yards per game (30th-ranked). They rank 57th in the FBS defensively (139.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
Northwestern's third-down offense has been thriving, producing a 46.8% third-down conversion rate (24th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 106th by allowing a 42.4% third-down rate.
At -4, the Wildcats have the 105th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (86th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (99th in the FBS).

Northwestern 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Caleb Komolafe	RB	608 YDS / 7 TD / 76 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Griffin Wilde	WR	39 REC / 570 YDS / 4 TD / 71.3 YPG
Preston Stone	QB	1,372 YDS (58.3%) / 10 TD / 9 INT
Joseph Himon II	RB	397 YDS / 0 TD / 49.6 YPG / 4.9 YPC 19 REC / 115 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.4 REC YPG
Mac Uihlein	LB	58 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Robert Fitzgerald	DB	68 TKL / 3 TFL
Aidan Hubbard	DL	22 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Michael Kilbane	DL	25 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK