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One of the best quarterbacks in college football will be on display when Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (6-1) host the Utah Utes (5-1) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Utes are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Trojans (with an over/under of 56 points).
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Game Info for USC vs. Utah
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -7 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -255 | +207 |
USC Pick Insights
- USC is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- USC is 2-4 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- USC games have gone over the point total on six of seven occasions (85.7%).
USC Stats & Insights
- USC ranks 97th in total defense this season (397 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 491.7 total yards per game.
- USC ranks 98th in scoring defense this year (30 points allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking second-best in the FBS with 47.3 points per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking ninth-best in the FBS by putting up 332.9 per game. The Trojans rank 91st on defense (244.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- USC is compiling 158.9 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 60th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 86th, surrendering 152.4 rushing yards per game.
- USC is averaging a 43.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 41st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 64th, giving up a 38.1% third-down percentage.
- With eight forced turnovers (79th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (66th in the FBS), USC’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 76th in college football.
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has thrown for 2,021 yards (288.7 ypg) to lead USC, completing 69.6% of his passes and tossing 23 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 116 rushing yards on 51 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has 565 rushing yards on 75 carries with five touchdowns.
- Austin Jones has collected 190 yards on 36 carries, scoring four times.
- Tahj Washington’s leads his squad with 497 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 catches (out of 33 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Brenden Rice has hauled in 23 receptions totaling 452 yards, finding the end zone eight times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Mario Williams has a total of 234 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 22 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Jamil Muhammad has six sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 17 tackles.
- Jaylin Smith is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 37 tackles and four TFL.
- Jacobe Covington has a team-leading one interception to go along with six tackles and one pass defended.
Utah Betting Insights
- Utah is 3-2-1 ATS this year.
- One of Utah’s six games with a set total has hit the over (16.7%).
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah ranks 17th-worst in total yards per game on offense (322.2), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in total yards surrendered per contest (277.8).
- Utah ranks 22nd-worst in points per game on offense (21.7), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in points surrendered per game (12.2).
- Utah’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 149.5 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 211 passing yards per contest (44th-ranked).
- Utah has been dominant on run defense, giving up only 66.8 rushing yards per contest (second-best). On offense, it ranks 47th in the FBS by posting 172.7 rushing yards per game.
- Utah’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks best in the FBS with a 22.8% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 38% third-down rate, which ranks 85th.
- Utah has produced 10 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over three times, resulting in a +7 turnover margin, which ranks ninth-best in the FBS.
Utah’s Best Players
- Nate Johnson leads Utah with 499 yards on 39-of-72 passing with three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 153 rushing yards (25.5 ypg) on 56 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson is his team’s leading rusher with 61 carries for 333 yards, or 55.5 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well.
- Jaylon Glover has piled up 249 yards (on 70 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Mikey Matthews has collected 21 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 202 (33.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 33 times.
- Money Parks has caught 12 passes and compiled 169 receiving yards (28.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Devaughn Vele’s 12 receptions (on 24 targets) have netted him 164 yards (27.3 ypg).
- Jonah Elliss paces the team with nine sacks, and also has 10 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Sione Vaki, Utah’s tackle leader, has 32 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Cole Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 31 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
