16th-Ranked Washington State Hosts 5th-Ranked USC

Washington State in Early Season Pac-12 Showdown

The 5th-ranked USC Trojans and the 16th-ranked Washington State Cougars will meet in a key, early season Pac-12 matchup on Friday at Martin Stadium. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Kickoff is set for 10:30 pm EST. This is a rare spotlight game in Pullman, Wash. Martin Stadium was sold out last week and should be rocking. The  33,000 screaming Cougar fans are hoping to make a difference against the perennial power USC Trojans. Oddsmakers have the Trojans as 5-point favorites. The total is at 60 after opening at 65.

Washington State off to Best Start Since 2001

Washington State was a 45-7 winner in its last match at home against the Nevada Wolf Pack. They covered the -28.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 52 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. The Cougars are 4-0 for the first time since 2001.  Washington State is outscoring opponents 87-19 in the first half this season. Washington State senior quarterback Luke Falk completed 36 of 47 pass attempts for 478 yards and five touchdowns against Nevada. The fourth touchdown pass of the day marked the 100th of his career. That TD moved him past former USC quarterback Matt Leinart. It puts him third on the Pac-12’s career list. Falk has guided Washington State to No. 12 in the nation in scoring. The Cougars’ are averaging almost 44 points per game in Leach’s “Air Raid” attack. Falk has completed 67.1 percent of his passes for 344.1 yards a game with 14 touchdowns and only one interception Washington State defense ranks No. 1 in the Pac-12 in passing defense. They are only allowing only 142.2 yards per game.

USC Defense is Forcing Turnovers

USC was a 30-20 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Cal Golden Bears. They failed to cover the -17-point spread as favorites, while the total score (50) made winners of UNDER bettors. USC has won 13 consecutive games, the nation’s second-longest streak. To continue that streak they can’t start out slow like they have been so far this season. The Trojans have either trailed or been tied in the fourth quarter in three of their four games. The Trojans have outscored opponents 72-38 after three quarters. The USC defense forced six turnovers against Cal. The Trojans have 11 takeaways. That is the third-most in the nation. Cornerback Jack Jones earned Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors after picking off two passes against the Golden Bears. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who some consider a potential No. 1 NFL draft pick in 2018, has come up clutch late in games.  He’s also been intercepted seven times this year. This is just two fewer than he made in 10 starts last season.

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USC Trojans

Washington State Cougars

Title	Stat	Rank	Stat	Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense	37.00	37	18.50	31
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense	223.00	64	142.25	26
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense	133.00	74	120.00	50
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense	43.75	12	24.75	66
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense	432.50	5	303.00	88
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense	71.75	124	113.00	40

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NCAA Football Betting Trends

USC Trojans
Southern California is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern California’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Southern California’s last 13 games
Southern California is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern California’s last 5 games on the road
Southern California is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington State
Southern California is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington State
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Southern California’s last 16 games when playing Washington State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern California’s last 6 games when playing Washington State
Southern California is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Southern California’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington State

Washington State Cougars
Washington State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 6 games
Washington State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games at home
Washington State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Southern California
Washington State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Southern California
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington State’s last 16 games when playing Southern California
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 6 games when playing Southern California
Washington State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern California
Washington State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern California
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington State’s last 9 games when playing at home against Southern California

USC Trojans

Washington State Cougars

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