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Star QB Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (6-2) face the California Golden Bears (3-4) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET at California Memorial Stadium.
The Golden Bears are expected to lose by double digits (currently +11) against the Trojans (with an over/under of 67.5 points).
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Game Info for USC vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -11 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -110 | -110 | -426 | +327 |
USC Pick Insights
- USC is 2-6-0 against the spread this season.
- USC is 2-4 against the spread when favored by 11 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of USC’s eight games with a set total.
USC Stats & Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, USC has been a top-25 unit, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by averaging 480.4 yards per game. The defense ranks 107th (407.6 yards allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, USC has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by averaging 45.4 points per game. The Trojans rank 107th on defense (30.5 points allowed per game).
- USC ranks 96th in pass defense this season (243.4 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 323.3 passing yards per game.
- USC is putting up 157.1 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 65th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 100th, giving up 164.3 rushing yards per contest.
- USC is averaging a 42.5% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (46th in the FBS), and is allowing a 36.4% third-down percentage (53rd) on defense.
- USC ranks 75th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (78th in the FBS) while committing 10 (64th in the FBS).
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has thrown for 2,277 yards (284.6 ypg) to lead USC, completing 69.7% of his passes and collecting 23 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 143 rushing yards on 61 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has 651 rushing yards on 82 carries with six touchdowns.
- Austin Jones has piled up 221 yards on 41 attempts, scoring four times.
- Tahj Washington’s 609 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 40 times and has registered 30 receptions and five touchdowns.
- Brenden Rice has put up a 486-yard season so far with eight touchdowns, reeling in 28 passes on 40 targets.
- Mario Williams has compiled 24 grabs for 259 yards, an average of 32.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Jamil Muhammad has six sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jaylin Smith, USC’s tackle leader, has 39 tackles and four TFL this year.
- Calen Bullock has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 31 tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 2-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Cal’s six games with a set total.
Cal Pick Insights
- With 406 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Cal ranks 57th in the FBS in 2023. On defense, it ranks 89th, allowing 392.1 total yards per game.
- Cal has been struggling on defense, ranking 24th-worst with 31.1 points surrendered per game. It has been more productive on offense, regstering 29.9 points per contest (52nd-ranked).
- From an offensive angle, Cal is generating 210.6 passing yards per game (90th-ranked). It ranks 100th in the FBS on defense (247.4 passing yards given up per game).
- Cal’s rushing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 195.4 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 144.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 69th.
- From an offensive angle, Cal is generating a 41.1% third-down conversion percentage (62nd-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (38.3% third-down rate allowed).
- With 14 forced turnovers (12th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (90th in the FBS) this season, Cal ranks 44th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
Cal’s Best Players
- Ben Finley has thrown for 565 yards on 58.1% passing while collecting three touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaydn Ott, has carried the ball 104 times for 602 yards (86 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has piled up 65 carries and totaled 357 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 339 receiving yards (48.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 31 catches on 56 targets with four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has put together a 297-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 26 passes on 37 targets.
- Trond Grizzell has racked up 221 reciving yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Derek Wilkins has collected one sack to lead the team, while also picking up one TFL and three tackles.
- Cal’s tackle leader, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, has 45 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
