- Game: Arizona Wildcats vs USC Trojans
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-22)
- Total/Over-Under: 73
The USC Trojans (5-0) will face off against the Arizona Wildcats (3-2) in a college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The Trojans are favored by 22 points, and the total points expected in the game is set at 73.
Arizona @ USC (#9) Odds
Moneyline
Arizona +850
USC (#9) -1800
Arizona @ USC (#9)
Point Spread
Arizona 21.5 (-110)
USC (#9) -21.5 (-110)
Arizona @ USC (#9)
Total
Over 72.0 (-110)
Under 72.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
In their previous game, the Arizona Wildcats suffered a 31-24 loss to the Washington Huskies. Jonah Coleman led the team in rushing yards with 44 yards on 12 carries. Quarterback Noah Fifita had a good performance, completing 27 out of 39 passes for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Wildcats allowed 111 rushing yards and 363 passing yards to the Huskies. Overall, they gained a total of 342 yards on offense, with 110 rushing yards and 232 passing yards.
So far this season, the Arizona Wildcats have gained a total of 2,144 yards. They have scored 12 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. However, they have also committed 9 turnovers. The Wildcats have recorded 119 first downs and have been penalized 35 times for a total of 276 yards. They have averaged 155.2 rushing yards per game and 27.6 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Wildcats have allowed an average of 19.0 points per game. They have given up 3.0 yards per rushing attempt and 98.2 rushing yards per game. Their pass defense has allowed 1,240 yards and has a completion rate of 63.4%. The Wildcats’ defense has surrendered an average of 346.2 total yards per game, including 4 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The USC Trojans are coming into this game with a perfect 5-0 record. In their previous game, they defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 48-41. Marshawn Lloyd had 84 rushing yards on 13 carries, and quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 403 yards and 6 touchdowns. The Trojans allowed 193 rushing yards and 371 passing yards to the Buffaloes. Overall, they gained a total of 498 yards on offense, with 95 rushing yards and 403 passing yards.
So far this season, the USC Trojans have averaged 555.0 yards per game on offense. They have gained 400 penalty yards on 43 infractions. The Trojans have an average of 172.6 rushing yards per game and 382.4 passing yards per game. They have scored 128 first downs and an impressive 53.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Trojans have allowed 147.8 rushing yards per game and 256.6 passing yards per game. They have given up 6 rushing touchdowns and 10 passing touchdowns so far this season. The Trojans’ defense has recorded 4 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions.
The Pick: Trojans to cover the 22-point spread.
