Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is where the USC Trojans (4-5) will play the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. USC opens this contest as 9.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 50.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers head into this game 5-4 for this season. In their last game, the Cornhuskers took the field against the UCLA Bruins and took a loss by a score of 27-20. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the football 38 times and accumulated 113 yds, which came out to an average of 3.0 yds per attempt. In all, they had 72 plays which gave them 322 yds. Nebraska relinquished 17 pass completions on 25 tries for 219 yards, and a completion rate of 68.0%. In the running game, the Cornhuskers gave up 139 yards on 30 tries, which calculates to 4.6 yds per run surrendered.

The Cornhuskers have attained 3,187 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring, Nebraska has earned 10 touchdowns through the air and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. Nebraska has tallied 194 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 62 penalties for 528 yds. Offensively they're averaging 124.9 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 101st in D-1. Regarding scoring, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have an average of 23.6 PPG.

The Cornhuskers rank 21st in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 19.1 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.3 yards per running attempt and 102.6 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 923 running yards through 9 outings. In terms of yards through the air, the Cornhuskers have allowed 1,850 yards which ranks them 43rd in Division 1. They have allowed 205.6 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 63.1%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 308.1 yards per outing which puts them 16th in the nation. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 5 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Trojans come into this game with a record of 4-5 for this season. For their last game, the Trojans took a loss by a score of 26-21 when they played the Washington Huskies. USC conceded 29 rush attempts for 113 yds (3.9 yards per rush). The Trojans passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 62.5%, relinquishing 262 yards on 25 out of 40 through the air. The Trojans finished the contest with a total of 459 yds while running 79 plays (5.8 yds per play). USC rushed the ball for 5.7 yards per carry, finishing with 166 yds on 29 carries.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Trojans currently rank 51st in college football averaging 30.6 points per game. The USC Trojans have an average of 437.8 yards/outing, which is good for 31st in D-1. The USC offense has accrued 434 yards of penalties on 55 violations, which ranks them 69th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 9 picks while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to record 210 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Trojans have thrown for a total of 2,621 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 291.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 13th in D-1. They maintain an average of 146.6 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,319 yards in total.

The Trojans are relinquishing 22.2 points per game, which has them sitting 47th in the nation. USC has given up a total of 1,201 yards rushing (133.4 yards per outing) and 15 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 200 points. They have allowed the opposition 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 237.3 yards/game, ranking them 96th in Division 1. The Trojans defense has taken the field for 590 plays, which has them sitting 45th in the country. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles and 7 picks this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Trojans -9.0

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