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Caleb Williams will lead the USC Trojans (6-2) into their battle against the California Golden Bears (3-4) at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Golden Bears are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +10) against the Trojans (with an over/under of 66.5 points).
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Game Info for USC vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -10 | -111 | -109 | 66.5 | -110 | -111 | -401 | +308 |
USC Pick Insights
- USC has covered the spread twice in eight games this season.
- USC is 2-4 against the spread when favored by 10 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of USC’s eight games with a set total.
USC Stats & Insights
- USC has the 107th-ranked defense this year (407.6 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 10th-best with a tally of 480.4 yards per game.
- USC ranks 107th in scoring defense this season (30.5 points allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 45.4 points per game.
- USC owns the 98th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (243.4 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking ninth-best with 323.3 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, USC ranks 66th in the FBS with 157.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 101st in rushing yards allowed per contest (164.3).
- From an offensive standpoint, USC ranks 45th in the FBS with a 42.5% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 53rd in third-down percentage allowed (164.3).
- With nine forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (63rd in the FBS), USC’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 75th in college football.
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has compiled 2,277 yards (284.6 ypg) on 166-of-238 passing with 23 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 143 rushing yards (17.9 ypg) on 61 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
- MarShawn Lloyd has racked up 651 yards on 82 carries while finding paydirt six times as a runner.
- Austin Jones has racked up 221 yards on 41 carries, scoring four times.
- Tahj Washington’s 609 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 40 times and has collected 30 receptions and five touchdowns.
- Brenden Rice has put up a 486-yard season so far with eight touchdowns, reeling in 28 passes on 40 targets.
- Mario Williams has been the target of 34 passes and racked up 24 grabs for 259 yards, an average of 32.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Jamil Muhammad paces the team with six sacks, and also has seven TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jaylin Smith, USC’s top tackler, has 39 tackles and four TFL this year.
- Calen Bullock has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 31 tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 2-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this season.
- Out of Cal’s six games with a set total, four have hit the over (66.7%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is compiling 406 total yards per game on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 392.1 total yards per contest (88th-ranked).
- Cal’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 31.1 points per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 52nd with 29.9 points per contest.
- Cal is posting 210.6 passing yards per game on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 247.4 passing yards per contest (102nd-ranked) on defense.
- Cal’s run offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 195.4 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 144.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 68th.
- Cal ranks 62nd in the FBS with a 41.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 74th with a 38.3% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- With 14 forced turnovers (13th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (89th in the FBS) this season, Cal ranks 43rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
Cal’s Best Players
- Ben Finley has put up 565 passing yards, or 80.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.1% of his passes and has collected three touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Jaydn Ott is his team’s leading rusher with 104 carries for 602 yards, or 86 per game. He’s found paydirt five times on the ground, as well.
- Isaiah Ifanse has run for 357 yards across 65 attempts, scoring seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter has registered 31 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 339 (48.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 56 times and has four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has put together a 297-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 26 passes on 37 targets.
- Trond Grizzell has racked up 221 reciving yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Derek Wilkins has racked up one sack to lead the team, while also picking up one TFL and three tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 45 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Nohl Williams has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
