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One of the top quarterbacks in college football will be featured when Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (3-0) visit the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Trojans are very big favorites (currently -35) in their matchup against the Sun Devils, with the over/under at 62 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Trojans are and the Sun Devils are .)
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Game Info for USC vs. Arizona State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Tempe, Arizona
- Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -35 | -111 | -109 | 62 | -109 | -111 | N/A | N/A |
USC Pick Insights
- USC has covered the spread twice in three games this season.
- USC is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 35-point favorites.
- USC has gone over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
USC Stats & Insights
- Offensively, USC has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by putting up 580.7 yards per game. The defense ranks 82nd (368.3 yards allowed per game).
- USC has the 41st-ranked defense this season (17.3 points allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking best with 59.3 points per game.
- USC sports the 75th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (216.3 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking fourth-best with 395.7 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, USC ranks 40th in the FBS with 185 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 94th in rushing yards allowed per contest (152).
- USC has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (14th-best with a 53.6% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (23rd-best with a 31.1% third-down conversion rate allowed) this year.
- With four forced turnovers (63rd in the FBS) against one turnover committed (third in the FBS), USC’s +3 turnover margin is the 22nd-best in college football.
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has racked up 878 yards (292.7 ypg) on 55-of-71 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 61 rushing yards (20.3 ypg) on 12 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- MarShawn Lloyd has 195 rushing yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on three catches for 71 yards (23.7 per game).
- Quinten Joyner has piled up 113 yards on 14 attempts, scoring one time.
- Tahj Washington’s leads his squad with 233 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on nine catches (out of nine targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Duce Robinson has caught eight passes for 186 yards (62 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Brenden Rice has compiled five receptions for 124 yards, an average of 41.3 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Solomon Byrd has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and seven tackles.
- USC’s top-tackler, Jaylin Smith, has 19 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Max Williams leads the team with one interception, while also recording eight tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
Arizona State Betting Insights
- Arizona State is winless against the spread so far this year (0-2-0).
- Arizona State’s two games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
Arizona State Pick Insights
- Arizona State has been struggling offensively, ranking ninth-worst with 292.7 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, allowing 293.3 total yards per contest (34th-ranked).
- Arizona State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 13 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 85th with 25.7 points surrendered per contest.
- With 197 passing yards per game on offense, Arizona State ranks 99th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 56th, giving up 203.7 passing yards per contest.
- On offense, Arizona State is a bottom-25 rushing attack, generating only 95.7 rushing yards per game (14th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on defense, surrendering just 89.7 rushing yards per contest (24th-best).
- Arizona State is putting up a 34.9% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (104th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 43.8% third-down rate (96th-ranked) on defense.
- Arizona State has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, third-worst at -9.
Arizona State’s Best Players
- Jaden Rashada has thrown for 403 yards on 56.7% passing while collecting three touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Cameron Skattebo has rushed 36 times for 148 yards, with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on six catches for 51 yards.
- DeCarlos Brooks has racked up 21 carries and totaled 90 yards.
- Xavier Guillory has registered 12 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 140 (46.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 22 times and has one touchdown.
- Elijhah Badger has put together a 125-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught nine passes on 19 targets.
- Jalin Conyers has racked up 68 reciving yards (22.7 ypg) this season.
- Prince Dorbah paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Arizona State’s leading tackler, Chris Edmonds, has 20 tackles this year.
