Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The USC Trojans (2-1) will play the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, September 28, 2024. USC opens this game as 14.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 50.5.

The Wisconsin Badgers head into this matchup 2-1 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Badgers faced the Alabama Crimson Tide and took a loss by a score of 42-10. Against the rush, the Badgers conceded 181 yards on 34 tries, which is an average of 5.3 yds per rush allowed. Wisconsin gave up 16 pass completions on 22 tries for 226 yards, and a completion percentage of 72.7%. In all, they had 72 plays for 290 yards. The Wisconsin Badgers ran the ball a total of 41 different times and compiled 149 yds, which came out to an average of 3.6 yds per carry.

The Badgers have earned 1,063 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Wisconsin has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 different times. Wisconsin has 67 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 11 infractions for 53 yds. As a unit they are averaging 172.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 59th in the nation. When it comes to scoring points, the Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 21.7 points per contest.

Concerning yards through the air, the Badgers are allowing 481 yds which ranks them 14th in the nation. They have conceded 160.3 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.4%. Overall, they have surrendered 301.7 yards per contest ranking them 41st in the country. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 4.5 yards per run and 141.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. In total, they have given up 424 rushing yards through 3 games. The Badgers are ranked 69th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 23.0 points per game.

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The Trojans come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Trojans took a loss by a score of 27-24 when they faced the Michigan Wolverines. USC ran the football for 4.6 yds per carry, finishing the game with 96 yds on 21 attempts. The Trojans finished the game with 379 yards while running 73 plays (5.2 yds per play). The Trojans passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 58.3%, surrendering 32 yds on 7 out of 12 through the air. USC gave up 46 rush attempts for 290 yards (6.3 yards per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the Trojans are 47th in the nation holding an average of 33.0 points per contest. The USC Trojans have an average of 456.7 yards per contest, which is good for 30th in college football. The USC offense has compiled 109 yds of penalties on 16 violations, which is 112th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 69 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Trojans have racked up 956 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 318.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 12th in Division 1. They have an average of 138.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 414 yards overall.

USC has given up a total of 490 yards via the ground game (163.3 yards per game) and 3 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 147.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 24th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 2 picks this year. The Trojans defense has taken part in 172 plays, which ranks 4th in Division 1. The Trojans are conceding 15.7 points per contest, which has them 30th in the country. In total, they have surrendered 47 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Trojans -14.0

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