USC Trojans vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, 9/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USC Trojans vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location: Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Sun Devils (+14)

Total/Over-Under: 62

The USC Trojans (3-0) are on their way to Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023 where they will take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-2). USC opens as 14-point favorites. The total is 62.

The USC Trojans come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 this season. In their last contest, the Trojans stepped onto the field against the Stanford Cardinal and notched a win by a score of 56-10. Caleb Williams finished 19/21 with 281 yds passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 250 and ended the contest without throwing an interception. Marshawn Lloyd was the best rusher for the Trojans with 9 totes for 77 yards (8.6 yards per carry). Once the final whistle blew, they had 65 plays which totaled 573 yds. The USC Trojans ran the football 28 times and totaled 180 yds, which came out to an average of 6.4 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Trojans gave up 209 yds on 41 attempts, which calculates to 5.1 yards per run allowed. USC conceded 10 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 140 yds, and a completion rate of 40.0%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the USC Trojans have an average of 59.3 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 185.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 41st in the nation. The Trojans have racked up 1,742 yards in total for this campaign. In terms of getting in the endzone, USC has compiled 13 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns on the ground. USC has recorded 80 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 27 penalties for 262 yds. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

Regarding yards through the air, the Trojans are giving up 649 yds which ranks them 73rd in D-1. They are allowing 216.3 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 54.1%. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 368.3 yards per outing putting them 84th in the country. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and 152.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have conceded 456 yards on the ground through 3 games. The Trojans are sitting in 45th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 17.3 PPG.

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The Sun Devils head into this game 1-2 for this season. When they last played, the Sun Devils took a defeat with a final score of 29-0 when they faced the Fresno State Bulldogs. Jacob Conover ended the game with 89 yards on 6/16 through the air while his quarterback rate was 59.2. He tossed 2 picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.6. Kyson Brown carried the rock 5 times for 23 yds, walking away from the contest with 4.6 yards per attempt for Arizona State. Arizona State rushed for 1.6 yards per tote, finishing the game with 42 yards on 27 attempts. The Sun Devils finished the contest with 230 yds and they ran 64 plays (3.6 yds per play). The Sun Devils pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 65.3%, surrendering 281 yds on 32 out of 49 passing. Arizona State conceded 34 run attempts for 69 yards (2.0 yds per carry).

The Arizona State Sun Devils have an average of 292.7 yards per outing, ranking them 126th in D-1. The Arizona State offense has totaled 160 yards of penalties on 15 infractions, which ranks 97th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They average 95.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 287 yards in total. They have tossed 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have obtained 48 first downs. In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Sun Devils are ranking 131st in college football by scoring 13.0 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Sun Devils have a total of 591 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 197.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 100th in the country.

The Sun Devils are surrendering 25.7 points per contest, ranking them 87th in the nation. Arizona State has given up a total of 269 yards rushing (89.7 yards/game) as well as 2 touchdowns rushing so far this season. This year, they have given up 77 points. They have allowed 5 touchdowns from the passing game and 203.7 yards/contest, which has them ranked 58th in college football. The Sun Devils defense has taken the field for 195 plays, ranking them 67th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 0 fumbles and 0 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Trojans/Sun Devils college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Trojans -14

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