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USC Trojans

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USC Trojans is 9-3 on the season, 5-7 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +21.3. USC Trojans carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 13th with 12,801 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Power Rating: +21.3
HFA Rating:2.2 pts
Record: 9-3
ATS: 5-7
O/U: 6-6

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
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

2025 Season Travel Profile

12,801 miles — ranked 13th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Missouri StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Georgia SouthernHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3Purdue1,775 mi1,775 mi
Week 4Michigan StateHome (0 mi)1,775 mi
Week 5Illinois1,704 mi3,480 mi
Week 6—Bye
Week 7MichiganHome (0 mi)3,480 mi
Week 8Notre Dame1,819 mi5,299 mi
Week 9—Bye
Week 10Nebraska1,272 mi6,571 mi
Week 11NorthwesternHome (0 mi)6,571 mi
Week 12IowaHome (0 mi)6,571 mi
Week 13Oregon739 mi7,310 mi
Week 14UCLAHome (0 mi)7,310 mi

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Slow start overcome by depth and discipline

USC benched top receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane for the first two series due to a team policy violation, leading to a sluggish first half and a 10-7 halftime deficit. However, the team rallied in the second half, showing resilience and depth that bodes well for bowl preparation.

King Miller emerges as a reliable rushing threat

Walk-on redshirt freshman King Miller rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-sealing 41-yard run. His performance provides a new dimension to the offense, which could be crucial in a bowl game against a strong defense.

Defense tightens in second half

After allowing 10 first-half points, USC's defense shut out UCLA in the second half, limiting the Bruins to just 200 passing yards overall. This defensive improvement, especially in the red zone, will be key against a bowl opponent.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava shows poise under pressure

Maiava passed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 32-yard strike to Lemon. His ability to perform without his top receivers early and lead a comeback demonstrates growth and reliability heading into the postseason.

Unbeaten home season builds momentum

USC finished 9-3 overall and 7-2 in the Big Ten, completing an undefeated home schedule. This success, combined with a strong finish, provides positive momentum and a foundation for a strong bowl performance and future recruiting.

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Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

USC Trojans — 9-3 overall, 5-7 ATS, power rating +21.3.