Written By: Evan Perkins
Appealing college football betting matchups arrive soon, with one being the Utah State Aggies (1-0) against the 13th-ranked USC Trojans (1-0) on Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 PM ET at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans are considerable favorites to succeed, with their point spread at -28.5 (-110).
The Aggies struggled in the first half of their 36-14 win over the Robert Morris Colonials. After being down 14-10 at the half, they went on a 26-0 run to finish the game.
Bryson Barnes had a rough game, completing 11 of his 21 passes for 198 yards and had two touchdowns with an interception. He also led the team with five carries, 88 yards, and a touchdown. They need more of a positive offensive impact if they want to beat the Trojans.
The Aggies' offense threw for 646 yards, three turnovers, and 23 first downs. They had possession of the ball for nearly 25 minutes, so that is something to watch against the Trojans.
Defensively, they allowed the Colonials to get 362 yards, caused one turnover, and gave up 18 first downs. If this happens against the Trojans, the spread will easily be met in favor of USC.
The Trojans are coming off an exciting 27-20 victory over the previously 13th-ranked LSU Tigers. This game was tied at the half 10-10, but the most significant difference was a 14-3 fourth quarter that ended when Woody Marks ran in a touchdown with eight seconds remaining.
Marks had two touchdowns on the day with 16 carries for 68 yards. Miller Moss kept the offense moving with 27 of his 36 passes completed for 378 yards and a touchdown. Another weapon that will be crucial here is Kyron Hudson, who had five receptions totaling 83 yards and some amazing NFL-worthy catches.
The Trojans got 450 yards on a tough Tigers' defense and 24 first downs. They also had the ball less, with 27 minutes of possession.
Their defense allowed the Tigers to get 421 yards and 22 first downs but managed to force a turnover. If their defense can slow down a much better Tigers team, they should be able to hold their own against the Aggies.
The college football betting odds for the Utah State Aggies vs. USC Trojans showdown have been offered through MyBookie. Current odds show the Trojans as 28.5-point favorites.
Market insights predict the Trojans have a 94.9 percent chance of winning outright. The spread is interesting since both teams had close first games. But with the Trojans expected to break out offensively, it makes sense to pick them to cover.
