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At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Rome Odunze and the Washington Huskies (8-0) meet Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (7-2) in a battle between a pair of the brightest stars in college football, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.
The Huskies are the favorites (-3.5) in their game against the Trojans, with the over/under being 76 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Huskies are -171 and the Trojans are +143.)
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Game Info for Washington vs. USC
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -3.5 | -109 | -110 | 76 | -110 | -110 | -171 | +143 |
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington has gone 3-4-1 ATS this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 3.5 points, Washington has a 3-4 record against the spread.
- Washington has hit the over in four of its eight games with a set total (50%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- On offense, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by totaling 501.3 yards per game. The defense ranks 99th (400.8 yards allowed per game).
- Washington ranks 34th in scoring defense this season (20.6 points allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 40.4 points per game.
- Washington sports the best offense this season in terms of passing yards (399 passing yards per game), but ranks 16th-worst on defense (264.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- Washington ranks 15th-worst in rushing offense (102.3 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 58th with 136.1 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Washington has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by putting up a 45.1% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 101st on defense (42.2% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Washington ranks 85th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while committing 11 (66th in the FBS).
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has 2,945 yards passing for Washington, completing 68.8% of his passes and throwing 24 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Dillon Johnson has racked up 430 yards on 87 carries while finding paydirt six times.
- Will Nixon has carried the ball 23 times for 153 yards (19.1 per game) and one touchdown.
- Odunze has hauled in 51 catches for 907 yards (113.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone seven times as a receiver.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has caught 46 passes for 836 yards (104.5 yards per game) and seven touchdowns this year.
- Jalen McMillan’s 20 catches have turned into 311 yards and three touchdowns.
- Bralen Trice leads the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and 20 tackles.
- Washington’s tackle leader, Edefuan Ulofoshio, has 50 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
- Mishael Powell has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
USC Betting Insights
- USC is only 2-7-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of USC’s nine games with a set total, eight have hit the over (88.9%).
USC Pick Insights
- On defense, USC is a bottom-25 unit, ceding 420.9 total yards per game (20th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on offense, posting 482.2 total yards per contest (10th-best).
- Defensively, USC is a bottom-25 unit, surrendering 32.6 points per game (22nd-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, putting up 45.9 points per contest (second-best).
- USC’s pass offense has been thriving, racking up 328.3 passing yards per game (seventh-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 107th by giving up 248.8 passing yards per game.
- USC ranks 69th in the FBS with 153.9 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 106th with 172.1 rushing yards given up per contest on defense.
- With a 42.4% third-down conversion rate on offense, USC ranks 47th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 61st, giving up a 37.1% third-down rate.
- USC sports a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 43rd in the FBS.
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has racked up 2,646 yards (294 per game) while completing 68% of his passes and collecting 25 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 130 yards with nine touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has run for 766 yards on 99 carries so far this year while scoring eight times on the ground. He’s also added 10 catches, totaling 157 yards.
- Austin Jones has racked up 258 yards on 50 carries with five touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has hauled in 711 receiving yards on 35 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Brenden Rice has recorded 519 receiving yards (57.7 yards per game) and nine touchdowns on 30 receptions.
- Mario Williams’ 24 grabs (on 35 targets) have netted him 259 yards (28.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Jamil Muhammad has collected six sacks to pace the team, while also picking up seven TFL and 23 tackles.
- Mason Cobb, USC’s top tackler, has 52 tackles and five TFL this year.
- Calen Bullock leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 38 tackles and two passes defended.
