Maryland vs USC head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 12, Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The Breakdown
USC 61, Maryland 60 — a coin flip; the #14 Trojans' clearest edge is their 3.5★ D-line.
When Maryland has the ball: Dejuan Williams' 4★ against USC's 3★ linebackers, but a 2.6★ O-line faces that 3.5★ D-line.
When USC has the ball: 3.7★ receivers averaging 1.7 years test Maryland's 3.3★ secondary that averages 3.3 years.
Swing factor: Malik Washington: 4★, one year. Jayden Maiava: 3★, four. Talent versus experience decides the quarterback duel.
X-factor: Maryland flies coast-to-coast to the Coliseum for a Week 12 Saturday in late November.