At the onset, Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans beat the LSU Tigers in Las Vegas to start the season. As a result, the Men of Troy earned instant College Football odds credibility. However, much of that was given back when the Trojans failed to hold a lead at Michigan. USC lost against a beatable Wolverines team with no passing attack. Since then, the Trojans won at home against the Wisconsin Badgers and lost on the road against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Lincoln Riley is again under fire for his lack of success after being sold as a savior.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. USC Trojans Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Penn State | -5½ -105 | 50½ -117 | -210 |  |
| USC | +5½ -115 | 50½ -103 | +180 | |
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USC Trojans Team Overview
Last game, the USC Trojans lost 24-17 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 9.5-point away favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 46. USC has a record of 3-2 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 2-3 over/under the total. USC ranks 36th for total offense, 20th for passing, 78th for rushing and 58th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 35th overall, 14th against the pass, 85th against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, USC ranks 112th for fewest turnovers lost and 97th for takeaways.
Namely, Max Brosmer powered into the end zone for Minnesota from the 1-yard line with 56 seconds left. It was his third rushing touchdown of the game for a 24-17 win over 11th-ranked Southern California. Correlate that with the Trojans out of timeouts, Miller Moss hustled them up the field. Next, his heave to Duce Robinson from the 28 into double coverage was picked off by Koi Perich in the end zone.
Moss topped the 300-yard mark twice in the first four games. On sum, he went 23 for 38 for 200 yards and one touchdown against a tough Minnesota team. To show, the Gophers entered the week leading the FBS in pass defense. Also, Woody Marks had 20 carries for 134 yards and a touchdown for USC. That tied for its lowest score in three seasons under coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans’ longest gain was 21 yards. Robinson’s 3-yard touchdown catch with 7:13 left before halftime put USC on the board. Correlate that it was just the second passing score against Minnesota this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions won 27-11 against the UCLA Bruins as 29.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 47.5. The Penn State Nittany Lions have a record of 5-0 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 1-4 over/under the total. Penn State ranks 22nd for total offense, 56th for passing, 17th for rushing and 33rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 4th overall, 12th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 8th for points allowed. Also, Penn State ranks 15th for fewest turnovers lost and 77th for takeaways.
Penn State at USC SBG Free Picks
USC will draw a good share of casual College Football odds support as the name brand. But Penn State carries that tag as well. Thus, the Nittany Lions offer more value as the power road team.
Penn State at USC SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.