Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA
TV: CBS
Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-14.5)
Total/Over-Under: 50.5
The USC Trojans (2-1) will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, September 28, 2024. USC is favored by 14.5 points according to Bovada oddsmakers, with the total set at 50.5.
The Wisconsin Badgers have a 2-1 record this season. In their previous game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, they suffered a 42-10 loss. The Badgers allowed 181 rushing yards on 34 attempts, with an average of 5.3 yards per rush. Through the air, they gave up 226 yards on 16 completions out of 22 attempts, with a completion percentage of 72.7%. Overall, the Badgers had 72 plays for 290 yards, rushing for 149 yards on 41 attempts at an average of 3.6 yards per carry.
So far this season, the Badgers have gained a total of 1,063 yards. They have scored 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns, while committing 4 turnovers. Wisconsin has 67 first downs and 11 penalties for 53 yards. Their rushing offense is averaging 172.0 yards per game, ranking 59th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Badgers are averaging 21.7 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Badgers have allowed 481 passing yards, ranking 14th in the nation. They are averaging 160.3 passing yards allowed per game with a completion percentage of 62.4%. Overall, they have conceded 301.7 total yards per game, ranking 41st in the country. The Badgers have given up 9 total touchdowns and 424 rushing yards through 3 games, ranking them 69th in team defense with 23.0 points allowed per game.
The Trojans enter this game with a 2-1 record for the season. In their last matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, they suffered a 27-24 loss. USC rushed for 96 yards on 21 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, and finished the game with 379 total yards on 73 plays (5.2 yards per play). Their passing defense allowed 32 yards on 7 completions out of 12 attempts, with a completion percentage of 58.3%. USC also gave up 290 rushing yards on 46 attempts (6.3 yards per rush).
Offensively, the Trojans are averaging 33.0 points per game, ranking 47th in the nation. They have gained an average of 456.7 total yards per game, which is 30th in college football. USC has accumulated 109 penalty yards on 16 penalties, which ranks 112th in Division 1. They have thrown 1 interception, lost 2 fumbles, and earned 69 first downs. The Trojans have passed for 956 yards and averaged 318.7 passing yards per game, ranking 12th in Division 1. They have also rushed for 138.0 yards per game and a total of 414 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Trojans have allowed 490 rushing yards (163.3 yards per game) and 3 rushing touchdowns for the season. They have conceded 2 passing touchdowns and an average of 147.7 passing yards per game, ranking 24th in the nation. USC’s defense has recovered 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions this season. They are allowing 15.7 points per game, ranking 30th in the country and surrendering a total of 47 points.
For tonight’s Badgers vs. Trojans game, the pick is Badgers +14.5.
