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Jordan Addison will lead the USC Trojans (5-0) into their game versus the Washington State Cougars (4-1) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Cougars are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13) against the Trojans (with an over/under of 66 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for USC vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojans | -13 | -112 | -110 | 66 | -110 | -110 | -508 | +370 |
USC Betting Insights
- Washington State’s ATS record is 4-1-0 this year.
- Washington State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 13 points or more this year.
- One of Washington State’s five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
USC Stats & Insights
- USC ranks 58th in total defense this season (358.6 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 480.4 total yards per game.
- USC owns the 31st-ranked defense this year (19.6 points allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 10th-best with 42.2 points per game.
- USC owns the 43rd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (204.2 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with 296.6 passing yards per game.
- On offense, USC ranks 43rd in the FBS with 183.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 84th in rushing yards allowed per contest (154.4).
- On offense, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging a 55.6% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 89th on defense (41.3% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- USC has forced 15 total turnovers (first in the FBS) this season and have turned it over one time (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +14, the best in college football.
USC’s Best Players
- Caleb Williams has 1,402 pass yards for USC, completing 67.3% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 144 rushing yards (28.8 ypg) on 44 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Travis Dye has carried the ball 62 times for a team-high 422 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 10 catches for 96 yards (19.2 per game).
- Austin Jones has carried the ball 31 times for 213 yards (42.6 per game) and three touchdowns while also racking up 95 yards through the air.
- Addison’s leads his squad with 442 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 29 receptions (out of 38 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
- Mario Williams has caught 18 passes for 266 yards (53.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Tahj Washington’s 13 grabs have turned into 179 yards.
- Tuli Tuipulotu leads the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 6.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Eric Gentry, USC’s tackle leader, has 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Calen Bullock leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 18 tackles and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Washington State has compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread.
- Washington State is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 13-point underdogs.
- Washington State has gone over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
Washington State Stats & Insights
- With 378.8 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Washington State ranks 87th in the FBS in 2022. On defense, it ranks 69th, allowing 371.8 total yards per contest.
- Washington State ranks 73rd in the FBS with 29.6 points per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 25th-best by giving up just 18.2 points per game.
- Washington State’s defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, ceding 275.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 30th with 285.0 passing yards per contest.
- Washington State ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game on offense (93.8), but at least it has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in rushing yards allowed per game (96.4).
- Washington State is posting a 39.3% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (69th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 31.9% third-down rate (36th-ranked) on defense.
- With eight forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (116th in the FBS) this season, Washington State ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has compiled 1,425 yards (285.0 yards per game) while completing 68.6% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- Nakia Watson has rushed for 312 yards on 62 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground. He’s also added 12 catches, totaling 141 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Jaylen Jenkins has run for 126 yards across 24 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Donovan Ollie has hauled in 298 receiving yards on 27 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- De’Zhaun Stribling has 22 receptions (on 30 targets) for a total of 286 yards (57.2 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Renard Bell’s 29 targets have resulted in 20 catches for 282 yards and two touchdowns.
- Daiyan Henley, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed 4.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- Francisco Mauigoa has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
