The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) host the 11th-ranked USC Trojans (3-1, 1-1) this Saturday night in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Minnesota is coming off a 27-24 away win against the Michigan Wolverines in Week 5. Quarterback Max Brosmer completed 27-of-40 passes for 258 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the game. Running back Darius Taylor carried the ball 13 times for 36 yards and had two touchdowns.
The Trojans are coming off a home win against the Wisconsin Badgers by a score of 38-21. Running back Woody Marks carried the ball 19 times for 63 yards. Quarterback Miller Moss completed 30-of-45 passes for 308 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
Will the Golden Gophers put up a fight, or will the Trojans improve their standing in the Big Ten?
USC Trojans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| USC Trojans | -8.5
-110 |
Over 51
-110 |
-310 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | +8.5
-110 |
Under 51
-110 |
+250 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
USC Trojans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Match Details
- Fixture: USC Trojans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Stats
USC Trojans
The USC Trojans enter 3-1, averaging 34.25 points per game this season. Running back Woody Marks leads the team in rushing, averaging 88.5 yards per game, and has three touchdowns. Quarterback Miller Moss averages 299.5 passing yards per game and has completed 65.40% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
Wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane is averaging 55.25 receiving yards per game and has scored four touchdowns. Zachariah Branch is averaging 54.25 receiving yards per game but has yet to score a touchdown. Defensively, USC has three interceptions and five sacks. The Trojans are allowing 17.00 points per game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Golden Gophers enter the game 2-3, averaging 26.00 points per game this season. Darius Taylor leads the team in rushing, averaging 51.6 yards per game with five touchdowns. Quarterback Max Brosmer is averaging 218.8 passing yards per game and is completing 66.20% of his passes. To start the year, he has thrown six touchdowns and four interceptions.
Wide receiver Daniel Jackson averages 65.2 receiving yards per game, while Elijah Spencer averages 44.0 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, Minnesota has eight interceptions and nine sacks. They are allowing 15.40 points per game.
Prediction
The Trojans are a two-score favorite in this game and while Minnesota did well to keep their game against Michigan close last week, USC looks to be the side worth backing on Saturday. However, instead of backing USC over the full game, we will be looking at them to cover in the first quarter.
Since the start of Big Ten Conference play, Minnesota has started slowly in their games, losing the first quarter on both occasions. USC on the other hand, has an explosive offense that can score points in a hurry. For that reason, backing USC to cover in the first quarter will be our best bet for Saturday night.
Final Pick
USC Trojans -2.5 1st Quarter (-118)
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