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One of the best quarterbacks in college football will be featured when Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (7-4) host the UCLA Bruins (6-4) on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The Trojans are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup versus the Bruins, with the over/under being 65.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Trojans are -262 and the Bruins are +213.)
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Game Info for USC vs. UCLA
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- 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 | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 65.5 | -110 | -110 | -262 | +213 |
USC Pick Insights
- USC is 3-8-0 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, USC is 2-6 against the spread.
- Nine of USC’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (81.8%).
USC Stats & Insights
- USC has struggled defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS (446.5 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks ninth-best, yielding an average of 475.8 yards per game.
- USC has struggled defensively, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS (34.6 points allowed per game) this season. However, the defensive unit ranks third-best on offense, totaling 43.8 points per game.
- USC has the fifth-best offense this season in terms of passing yards (324.8 passing yards per game), but ranks 12th-worst on the defensive side of the ball (264.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- USC owns the 77th-ranked rushing offense this year (151 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-worst with 182.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- USC is putting up a 43.3% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 35th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 78th, giving up a 39.7% third-down percentage.
- USC owns the 55th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 14 turnovers (60th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (56th in the FBS).
USC’s Best Players
- Williams has thrown for 3,249 yards (295.4 ypg) to lead USC, completing 67.7% of his passes and tossing 29 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 135 rushing yards on 92 carries with 11 rushing touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has carried the ball 108 times for a team-high 803 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times.
- This season, Austin Jones has carried the ball 68 times for 411 yards (37.4 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington’s team-leading 915 yards as a receiver have come on 47 receptions (out of 62 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Brenden Rice has caught 37 passes for 644 yards (58.5 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns this year.
- Mario Williams has been the target of 40 passes and racked up 28 catches for 301 yards, an average of 27.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Jamil Muhammad has racked up six sacks to pace the team, while also recording seven TFL and 27 tackles.
- USC’s tackle leader, Mason Cobb, has 68 tackles and five TFL this year.
- Chris Roland-Wallace leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 26 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
UCLA Betting Insights
- UCLA is 3-6-0 against the spread this year.
- UCLA has hit the over in one of nine games with a set total (11.1%).
UCLA Pick Insights
- UCLA’s defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 10th-best in the FBS with 289.9 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 430.5 total yards per game, which ranks 35th.
- UCLA ranks 72nd in the FBS with 26.4 points per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks ninth-best by surrendering just 16.4 points per game.
- In terms of passing, UCLA ranks 62nd in the FBS (228.5 passing yards per game) and 55th on defense (219.1 passing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of rushing, UCLA has excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 14th-best in rushing yards per game (202) and second-best in rushing yards allowed per game (70.8).
- With a 42.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, UCLA ranks 46th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 37th, surrendering a 34.9% third-down rate.
- UCLA has produced 18 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) and committed 18 turnovers (112th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 67th in the FBS.
UCLA’s Best Players
- Dante Moore leads UCLA with 1,344 yards on 91-of-175 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Carson Steele is his team’s leading rusher with 143 carries for 744 yards, or 74.4 per game. He’s found the end zone six times on the ground, as well.
- Tomarion Harden has been given 104 carries and totaled 533 yards with five touchdowns.
- Logan Loya has hauled in 502 receiving yards on 40 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- J.Michael Sturdivant has caught 28 passes and compiled 428 receiving yards (42.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Moliki Matavao’s nine catches (on 17 targets) have netted him 226 yards (22.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Laiatu Latu has 10 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception.
- Darius Muasau is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 45 tackles, five TFL, three sacks, and one interception.
- Alex Johnson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 15 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
