USC Trojans vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USC Trojans vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Michigan Wolverines (2-1) will compete against the USC Trojans (2-0) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Michigan opens this matchup as 6.0-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 46.5.

The USC Trojans come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this year. In their last game, the Trojans played against the Utah State Aggies and notched a win by a score of 48-0. The USC Trojans ran the ball 37 different times and compiled 249 yards, which had them averaging 6.7 yards per carry. For the game, they ran 78 plays which gave them 544 yards. USC allowed 18 completions on 27 tries for 103 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%. Against the rush, the Trojans conceded 87 yds on 23 tries, which is 3.8 yards per rush allowed.

The Trojans currently have 991 yards in total this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, USC has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. USC has 52 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 10 infractions for 77 yds. As a unit they're averaging 159.0 yards on the ground which is 67th in the country. Concerning scoring points, the USC Trojans hold an average of 37.5 points per game.

The Trojans sit in 18th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 10.0 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and 100.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 200 running yards through 2 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Trojans have allowed 411 yds which has them ranked 31st in the nation. They have conceded 205.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 72.7%. For the year, they are surrendering 305.5 yards per contest putting them at 55th in the country. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as no touchdowns on the ground.

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The Wolverines head into this matchup 2-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolverines took home the win by a final score of 28-18 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Michigan conceded 25 rushing attempts for 58 yds (2.3 yards per rush). The Wolverines secondary allowed a completion percentage of 59.1%, relinquishing 222 yards on 26 out of 44 passing. The Wolverines finished the game with 435 yds on 62 plays (7.0 yds per play). Michigan ran the ball for 6.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 301 yds on 44 attempts.

The Michigan Wolverines have an average of 329.3 yards/contest, which is good for 106th in D-1. The Michigan offense has compiled 169 penalty yards on 16 violations, which has them sitting 81st in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 176.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 529 yards for this season. They have tossed 6 picks while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 51 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Wolverines currently rank 99th in the nation averaging 23.3 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wolverines currently have a total of 459 passing yards along with holding an average of 153.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 121st in Division 1.

The Wolverines are relinquishing 19.7 PPG, ranking them 57th in Division 1. Michigan has given up a total of 210 yards on the ground (70.0 yards per outing) as well as 1 touchdown via the rush this season. This season, they have conceded 59 pts. They have conceded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 234.3 yards per game, which has them in 90th in the nation. The Wolverines defense has taken part in 195 plays, which is 82nd in the nation. They have compiled no fumbles and 3 interceptions for the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Trojans -6.0

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