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USC Trojans Poised for Victory as they Face off Against Nebraska Cornhuskers in College Football Showdown

On Saturday, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will face off against the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated college football matchup. USC holds a strong record of 4-0-1 against Nebraska in past meetings, with their most recent victory in 2014. Both teams have had ups and downs this season, with USC currently holding a 4-5 record and Nebraska at 5-4. The betting odds favor USC, who are currently favored by 9.5 points. The game will take place at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 ET. Stay tuned for my picks and predictions on the outcome of this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cornhuskers +270 | Trojans -335
• Spread: Cornhuskers +9 (-110) | Trojans -9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that USC will win straight-up is 77%.

Nebraska vs USC Stats

Nebraska Cornhuskers

In his second season with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program, Coach Matt Rhule has been working to turn the team around. However, the team has a pedestrian 5-4 record so far this season. Despite this, Nebraska still has the opportunity to make a bowl game, but they face a challenging schedule ahead with upcoming games against USC, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The team has faced tough losses in recent games to ranked opponents, which has slowed them down. Freshman Dylan Raiola leads the team at quarterback, with Isaiah Naylor as his top target and Dante Dowdell leading the rushing attack. Defensively, Nebraska under coordinator Tony White has been strong, allowing an average of 21.1 points per game and ranking 11th in yardage allowed. Overall, Nebraska has a power ranking of 68, with a strong defense ranked 18th in the nation, but a struggling offense ranked 97th. They have a record of 5-4 this season.

USC Trojans Analysis

Coach Lincoln Riley has faced a tough transition into the Big Ten with his USC Trojans revealing themselves as a mid-tier program. Currently standing at 4-5 for the season with a 2-5 record in the Big Ten, USC has shown some signs of struggle despite a recent win against Rutgers. Quarterback Miller Moss has been a bright spot for the team, throwing for over 2,500 yards with a completion rate of 64.4%. Receiver Makai Lemon and running back Woody Marks have also made significant contributions to the offense. Surprisingly, USC's defense has held up relatively well, allowing an average of 22.2 points per game. The Trojans are ranked 21st overall and are facing tough upcoming matchups against Nebraska, UCLA, and #8 Notre Dame. Additionally, Nebraska has had recent success against USC in their last three matchups.

USC Set for Offensive Domination against Nebraska Despite Recent Setbacks

USC is positioned for a strong showing this Saturday despite recent performance setbacks. The team has excelled in passing this season, averaging 291.2 yards per game, ranking them 13th in the nation. Their upcoming match against Nebraska, with a pass defense ranked 71st nationally, bodes well for USC's offensive strategy. It is anticipated that USC will take advantage of this matchup, leading to a successful performance and potentially outpacing the significant spread. On the other hand, Nebraska's gameplay is less suited for overcoming deficits, particularly with their young quarterback Dylan Raiola still adjusting to collegiate play. Given Raiola's modest TD/INT ratio and the team's limited comeback potential, it is unlikely that Nebraska will be able to close the gap if USC takes an early lead.

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