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USC

Conference: Big Ten
Power Rank: 21.3
Record: 9-3
ATS: 5-7
O/U: 6-6

2025 Schedule

Location
Opponent
Result
ATS
O/U
vs
Missouri State
W 73-13
W
Over
vs
Georgia Southern
W 59-20
W
Over
at
Purdue
W 33-17
L
Under
vs
Michigan State
W 45-31
L
Over
at
Illinois
L 32-34
L
Over
vs
Michigan
W 31-13
W
Under
at
Notre Dame
L 24-34
L
Under
at
Nebraska
W 21-17
W
Under
vs
Northwestern
W 38-17
W
Over
vs
Iowa
W 26-21
L
Under
at
Oregon
L 27-42
L
Over
vs
UCLA
W 29-10
L
Under
at
TCU
L 27-30
Push
Push

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Explosive Offensive Performance Sets High Expectations

USC's 73-point outburst was their highest-scoring game since 1930, with 597 total yards and scores on 10 of their first 11 drives without punting. This dominant display suggests Lincoln Riley's offense is firing on all cylinders entering his fourth season, creating high expectations for offensive production moving forward.

Quarterback Depth Provides Strategic Flexibility

Jayden Maiava threw for 295 yards and 2 TDs in the first half, while freshman Husan Longstreet completed all 9 passes for 69 yards and added 54 rushing yards with 2 TDs in his debut. This two-quarterback system gives USC valuable depth and different skill sets to deploy based on game situations.

Versatile Skill Position Talent Creates Matchup Problems

Nine different players scored touchdowns, including explosive plays like a 64-yard TD reception and 73-yard screen pass TD. The depth and versatility of USC's skill position players, including transfer Eli Sanders and multiple running backs, will make them difficult to game plan against.

Defense Shows Playmaking Ability Early

Transfer safety Bishop Fitzgerald returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown in his USC debut, helping establish early momentum. The defense's ability to create turnovers and score points will be crucial for maintaining their high-powered offensive rhythm.

Dominant Performance May Not Translate Against Stronger Competition

While the 73-13 victory was impressive, it came against Missouri State, a team transitioning to FBS level. The true test will come against more established competition, making the upcoming game against Georgia Southern important for gauging legitimate improvement under Riley's system.