Saturday, October 18, 2014

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles

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The Colorado Buffaloes (2-4) will have a hard time snapping their two-game losing streak as they have to face the #22 Southern California Trojans (4-2) on Saturday night. USC beat Colorado 47-29 on the road last season.

Colorado played well offensively in their game against Oregon State on Saturday, but they lost 36-31 and remained winless in the PAC 12. Their defense gave up 445 yards in that loss, including 167 yards on the ground.

The Buffaloes' biggest problem has been the play of its defensive unit, which has given up 35.7 points per game so far this season. They have gotten solid play out of quarterback Sefo Liufau, who has thrown for 1,887 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Nelson Spruce has been one of the best wide receivers in the country this season by catching 62 passes for 732 yards and 10 touchdowns.

USC had their best win of the season on Saturday when they defeated Arizona 28-26 on the road. They had 239 rushing yards in that win and were 8-for-16 on their third down chances.

The Trojans are passing for 25.8 yards per game this season and they have rushed for 185.3 points per game. Quarterback Cody Kessler has completed 69.1 percent of his passes this season for 1,565 yards with 11 touchdowns and just one interception. Running back Javorius Allen has 781 rushing yards on the year with seven scores.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends

Colorado Buffaloes are 3-3-0 Against the Spread

Colorado Buffaloes are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under

Southern California Trojans Betting Trends

Southern California Trojans are 4-2-0 Against the Spread

Southern California Trojans are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Buffaloes

10/12/14 LB Addison Gillam Concussion "?" Saturday vs. USC
10/12/14 RB Christian Powell Concussion "?" Saturday vs. USC
10/12/14 LB Markeis Reed Hernia doubtful Saturday vs. USC
10/02/14 WR Elijah Dunston Knee out for season
09/26/14 DL Tyler Henington ACL out for season
09/20/14 WR Lee Walker Shoulder out for season
09/19/14 TE Dylan Keeney Knee out indefinitely
09/11/14 OL Brad Cotner Concussion out indefinitely
08/21/14 DB Jered Bell ACL out for season

Southern California Trojans

10/12/14 WR Ajene Harris Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
10/12/14 OL Jordan Simmons Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
10/09/14 LB Lamar Dawson Knee out indefinitely
10/09/14 RB Tre Madden Toe out indefinitely
10/09/14 WR Victor Blackwell Undisclosed has left team
08/29/14 DB Anthony Brown Personal quit the team
08/26/14 CB Joshua Shaw Ankle out indefinitely
08/26/14 DT Kenny Bigelow Knee out indefinitely
08/14/14 LB Jabari Ruffin Knee out for season
08/07/14 TE Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick Academics out for season

Guy's Pick: Take USC

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