USC Trojans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USC Trojans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (+8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Huntington Bank Stadium is the site where the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-3) will go up against the USC Trojans (3-1) on Saturday, October 5, 2024. USC is 8.5-point favorites. The over/under is 51.5.

The USC Trojans come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Trojans took on the Wisconsin Badgers and went home with a win by a final score of 38-21. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 82 plays which converted into 469 yards. The USC Trojans ended up rushing 37 times and accumulated 161 yds, which is an average of 4.4 yards per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Trojans gave up 106 yards on 25 tries, which is 4.2 yards per rush surrendered. USC conceded 13 pass completions on 26 attempts for 180 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the USC Trojans hold an average of 34.3 points per contest. Offensively they average 143.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 87th in the country. The Trojans currently have 1,839 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, USC has totaled 8 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. USC has accounted for 98 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 23 penalties for 162 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

The Trojans are ranked 32nd in the nation concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 17.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.0 yards per running attempt and 150.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Overall, they have allowed 600 yards via the running game in 4 contests. Concerning yards via the pass, the Trojans are giving up 619 yards which has them ranked 11th in the country. They have relinquished 154.8 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 65.1%. In total, they have allowed 304.8 yards per contest putting them at 32nd in college football. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Gophers head into this game 2-3 this year. When they last played, the Golden Gophers took a loss by a final score of 27-24 against the Michigan Wolverines. The Golden Gophers finished the game with 296 yds while running 66 plays (4.5 yards per play). Minnesota ran the ball for 1.5 yards per attempt, totaling 38 yards on 25 attempts. Minnesota relinquished 43 rushing attempts for 155 yds (3.6 yards per rush). The Golden Gophers passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 55.6%, surrendering 86 yards on 10 for 18 passing.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 327.2 yards/contest, which is good for 108th in college football. The Minnesota offense has compiled 193 penalty yds on 27 violations, which ranks them 75th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 101.4 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 507 yards for the year. They have given away 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 96 1st downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Golden Gophers are ranking 88th in the country averaging 26.0 points per game. During the season so far, the Golden Gophers currently sit at 1,129 passing yards as well as an average of 225.8 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 73rd in the nation.

The Golden Gophers are conceding 15.4 PPG, which has them ranked 22nd in the nation. Minnesota has allowed a total of 650 yards on the ground (130.0 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. In total, they have allowed 77 total points. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 96.8 yards/outing, which puts them in 1st in D-1. The Golden Gophers defense has taken part in 285 plays, which is good for 58th in D-1. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 8 interceptions for the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Gophers +8.5

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