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The No. 4 USC Trojans (11-1) play the No. 12 Utah Utes (9-3) in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Friday, December 2, 2022.
The Trojans are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup against the Utes, with the over/under being 67 points. (On the moneyline, the Trojans are -155 and the Utes are +128.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for USC vs. Utah
- Game Day: Friday, December 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojans | -3.5 | -107 | -114 | 67 | -110 | -110 | -155 | +128 |
USC Betting Insights
- Utah has a 7-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- Six of Utah’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
USC Stats & Insights
- USC has the 91st-ranked defense this season (405.3 yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with a tally of 506.6 yards per game.
- Offensively, USC has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by averaging 42.5 points per game. The Trojans rank 60th on defense (26.3 points allowed per game).
- USC has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS (262.8 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Trojans rank sixth-best on the offensive side of the ball, totaling 322.6 passing yards per game.
- On offense, USC ranks 44th in the FBS with 184.0 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 51st in rushing yards allowed per contest (142.4).
- USC has struggled defensively in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS (43.9% third-down percentage) this season. With the ball, however, the Trojans ranks second-best, putting up a 55.3% third-down percentage.
- USC has the best turnover margin in college football at +23, forcing 26 turnovers (fourth in the FBS) while turning it over three times (first in the FBS).
USC’s Best Players
- Caleb Williams has compiled 3,712 yards (309.3 ypg) on 268-of-407 passing with 34 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 351 rushing yards (29.3 ypg) on 97 carries while scoring 10 touchdowns on the ground.
- Travis Dye has racked up 884 yards on 145 carries while finding paydirt nine times as a runner. He’s also caught 20 passes for 194 yards (16.2 per game).
- This season, Austin Jones has carried the ball 98 times for 609 yards (50.8 per game) and five touchdowns, while also racking up 207 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- Jordan Addison’s leads his squad with 810 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 54 receptions (out of 75 targets) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has put up a 583-yard season so far with five touchdowns, reeling in 39 passes on 55 targets.
- Mario Williams’ 31 catches have yielded 545 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tuli Tuipulotu paces the team with 12.5 sacks, and also has 15.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
- Shane Lee is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 65 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Calen Bullock has picked off a team-high five passes. He also has 44 tackles and five passes defended to his name.
Utah Betting Insights
- Utah’s ATS record is 7-5-0 this season.
- Utah games have gone over the point total in six out of 12 opportunities (50%).
Utah Stats & Insights
- Things have been going well for Utah on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 467.8 total yards per game (20th-best) and allowing only 317.5 total yards per game (17th-best).
- Things have been positive for Utah on both offense and defense, as it is posting 39.4 points per game (10th-best) and ceding just 20.1 points per game (19th-best).
- In terms of passing, Utah ranks 50th in the FBS (247.7 passing yards per game) and 37th defensively (206.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- Utah has been top-25 in rushing on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 10th-best in rushing yards per game (220.1) and 17th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (111.3).
- Utah has been a top-25 unit on third down on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks eighth-best in third-down conversion rate (50.0%) and 18th-best in third-down rate surrendered (31.4%).
- With 21 forced turnovers (22nd in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (46th in the FBS) this season, Utah ranks 27th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +6.
Utah’s Best Players
- Cameron Rising has been a dual threat for Utah this season. He has 2,629 passing yards (219.1 per game) while completing 66.3% of his passes. He’s tossed 22 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 392 yards (32.7 ypg) on 60 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Tavion Thomas has carried the ball 142 times for 687 yards, with seven touchdowns.
- Dalton Kincaid has totaled 65 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 833 (69.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 87 times and has eight touchdowns.
- Devaughn Vele has 50 receptions (on 82 targets) for a total of 595 yards (49.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Money Parks has racked up 314 reciving yards (26.2 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Van Fillinger has collected 5.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 18 tackles.
- R.J. Hubert is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 55 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
- Clark Phillips III leads the team with six interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and six passes defended.
