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Caleb Williams will lead the USC Trojans (5-0) into their game against the Arizona Wildcats (3-2) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Trojans are very heavy favorites (currently -21.5) in their matchup against the Wildcats, with the over/under being 72 points. (On the moneyline, the Trojans are -2086 and the Wildcats are +1039.)
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Game Info for USC vs. Arizona
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -21.5 | -110 | -110 | 72 | -111 | -110 | -2086 | +1039 |
USC Pick Insights
- USC has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- USC is 2-3 against the spread when favored by 21.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of USC’s five games with a set total.
USC Stats & Insights
- USC ranks 101st in total defense this season (404.4 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 555 total yards per game.
- Offensively, USC has been a top-25 unit, ranking best in the FBS by totaling 53.6 points per game. The Trojans rank 62nd on defense (24.2 points allowed per game).
- On offense, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by totaling 382.4 per game. The Trojans rank 103rd on defense (256.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- USC ranks 49th in run offense (172.6 rushing yards per game) and 83rd in run defense (147.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- USC is putting up a 44.7% third-down percentage on offense (40th in the FBS), and ranks 57th on the other side of the ball with a 36.7% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (53rd in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fifth in the FBS), USC’s +4 turnover margin is the 15th-best in college football.
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has thrown for 1,603 yards (320.6 ypg) to lead USC, completing 73.9% of his passes and tossing 21 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 83 rushing yards on 26 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has 433 rushing yards on 52 carries with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on five catches for 79 yards (15.8 per game).
- Austin Jones has carried the ball 20 times for 148 yards (29.6 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington’s team-high 395 yards as a receiver have come on 18 catches (out of 20 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Brenden Rice has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 338 yards, finding the end zone seven times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Duce Robinson’s eight receptions have turned into 186 yards and one touchdown.
- Solomon Byrd has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 12 tackles.
- Jaylin Smith, USC’s top tackler, has 25 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Max Williams leads the team with one interception, while also collecting eight tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
Arizona Betting Insights
- So far this season, Arizona has compiled a 3-1-0 record against the spread.
- Arizona has not gone over a point total in four games with a set over/under.
Arizona Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Arizona is generating 428.8 total yards per contest (42nd-ranked). It ranks 51st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (346.2 total yards surrendered per game).
- With 27.6 points per game on offense, Arizona ranks 77th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 34th, surrendering 19 points per contest.
- Arizona ranks 37th in the FBS with 273.6 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 95th with 248 passing yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Arizona has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 98.2 rushing yards per contest (23rd-best). Offensively, it ranks 67th in the FBS by compiling 155.2 rushing yards per game.
- With a 38.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, Arizona ranks 84th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 72nd, allowing a 39.4% third-down rate.
- Arizona sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 13th-worst at -5.
Arizona’s Best Players
- Jayden de Laura has racked up 1,069 yards on 69.6% passing while tossing nine touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 131 yards with three scores.
- Jonah Coleman is his team’s leading rusher with 32 carries for 220 yards, or 44 per game. Coleman has also chipped in with 13 catches for 161 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Michael Wiley has collected 176 yards (on 40 carries) with one touchdown, while also grabbing 15 passes for 132 yards.
- Tetairoa McMillan’s 386 receiving yards (77.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has 27 receptions on 36 targets with five touchdowns.
- Jacob Cowing has racked up 292 receiving yards (58.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 35 receptions.
- Tanner McLachlan has racked up 214 reciving yards (42.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Taylor Upshaw paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and eight tackles.
- Jacob Manu, Arizona’s top tackler, has 35 tackles, two TFL, and three sacks this year.
