So far, it’s been a roller-coaster season for Notre Dame. Last week, the Fighting Irish were ambushed at Louisville. Three weeks ago, the Irish had a signature win for second-year head coach Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame led the visiting Ohio State Buckeyes on NBC Prime Time. But Freeman blew the game by having only ten defenders on the field. That helped Ohio State get a game-winning TD at the gun. Now comes the ultimate chance for College Football Betting redemption. Notre Dame hosts the mighty USC Trojans on NBC prime time.
USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN |
| TV Coverage: | NBC and Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| USC | +2½ -110 | 61½ -110 | +115 |  |
| Notre Dame | -2½ -110 | 61½ -110 | -135 | |
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USC Trojans Team Overview
Last game, the USC Trojans won 43-41 against the Arizona Wildcats as 21.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 69.5. USC has a record of 6-0 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 5-1 over/under the total. USC ranks 4th for total offense, 3rd for passing, 55th x for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 112th overall, 116th against the pass, 90th against the rush, and 81st for points allowed. Also, USC ranks 79th for fewest turnovers lost and 92nd for takeaways.
USC QB Caleb Williams rushed for three touchdowns before running for a two-point conversion in the third overtime. And then No. 9 USC stopped Arizona’s final attempt in a wild victory Saturday night. Williams passed for 219 yards and four total touchdowns for the Trojans. Following a botched 25-yard field goal attempt on the final snap of regulation. After Williams led a 59-yard drive in the last 2:08. But Williams shook it off and coolly led USC to scores on its three overtime possessions. The Trojans called an unorthodox play for the two-point attempt in the third OT. Specifically, the entire offensive line shifted toward the sideline before Williams took the snap from tight end Lake McRee and ran the other way.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
Last game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost 33-20 against the Louisville Cardinals as 6-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 54. Notre Dame has a record of 5-2 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Notre Dame ranks 34th for total offense, 41st for passing, 54th for rushing, and 35th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 12th overall, 3rd against the pass, 59th against the rush, and 15th for points allowed. Also, Notre Dame ranks 91st for fewest turnovers lost and 41st for takeaways.
Namely, Jawhar Jordan ran for a season-high 143 yards. He scored on 45- and 21-yard runs on consecutive second-half possessions. Hence, Louisville beat No. 10 Notre Dame. Notre Dame lost for the second time in three games.
Overall, Notre Dame was outgained 330-298 with just 44 yards rushing after entering the game averaging 192 per contest. Sam Hartman completed 22 of 38 passes for 254 yards. Specifically, he threw TD passes to Jordan Faison and Mitchell Evans. But Hartman threw three interceptions and was sacked five times. Of great concern is that the ground game never got going, essentially making the Irish one-dimensional. Hartman was under pressure most of the night.
USC at Notre Dame SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the USC defense should be a College Football Betting liability.
USC at Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Notre Dame Fighting Irish.