Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-28.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is where the USC Trojans (1-0) will attempt to beat the Utah State Aggies (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Utah State opens as 28.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is 63.5.

The Utah State Aggies step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. In their last matchup, the Aggies went up against the Robert Morris Colonials and went home with a win by a final score of 36-14. The Utah State Aggies ran the football 31 different times and amassed 303 yds, which came out to an average of 9.8 yds per attempt. For the game, they tallied 67 plays which gave them 646 yards. Utah State allowed 29 pass completions on 40 tries for a total of 225 yards, and a completion rate of 72.5%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Aggies conceded 137 yds on 34 attempts, which is 4.0 yds per rush surrendered.

The Aggies currently have 646 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Utah State has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have surrendered the football 3 times. Utah State has amassed 23 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 10 infractions for 105 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 303.0 yards in the run game which is 12th in D-1. When talking about scoring points, the Utah State Aggies are averaging 36.0 PPG.

When it comes to passing yards, the Aggies are allowing 225 yds which has them ranked 85th in the country. They are allowing 225.0 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 72.5%. Overall, they have allowed 362.0 yards/outing which puts them 92nd in D-1. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per rush and 137.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season, they have allowed 137 yards via the ground game in 1 game. The Aggies sit in 62nd in college football regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 14.0 points per game.

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The Trojans step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Trojans got the victory with a final of 27-20 when they faced the LSU Tigers. The Trojans finished the contest with 447 yards while running 60 plays (7.5 yds per play). USC ran for 3.0 yards per carry, totaling 69 yds on 23 carries. USC gave up 25 attempts on the ground for 113 yds (4.5 yards per rush). The Trojans passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 76.9%, relinquishing 308 yards on 30 for 39 through the air.

The USC Trojans maintain an average of 447.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 60th in the country. The USC offense has 50 yards of penalties on 6 violations, which ranks 64th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 69.0 rushing yards per game. They have tossed no interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to earn 24 1st downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Trojans rank 88th in D-1 holding an average of 27.0 points per game. For the year so far, the Trojans have a total of 378 passing yards, which has them ranked 17th in Division 1.

USC has surrendered a total of 113 rushing yards as well as no touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 308.0 yards per game, which puts them in 119th in the country. They have compiled no fumbles and 1 pick so far this year. The Trojans defense has been on the field for 64 plays, which is 69th in college football. The Trojans are relinquishing 20.0 PPG, which puts them 80th in Division 1. This year, they have conceded 20 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Trojans -28.0

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