The 13th-ranked USC Trojans (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) host the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1, 0-0) this Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten matchup. USC is coming off a 27-24 road loss to the Michigan Wolverines in Week 4. Quarterback Miller Moss completed 28-of-51 passes for 283 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Running back Woody Marks carried the ball 13 times for 100 yards.
The Badgers are coming off an off week and their most recent game was a home loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 3 by a score of 42-10. Running back Chez Mellusi carried the ball 11 times for 66 yards. Quarterback Braedyn Locke completed 13-of-26 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown.
Will the Badgers off week prepare them for this game, or will the Trojans rebound from a heartbreaking loss at Michigan?
Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Wisconsin Badgers | +15.5
-110 |
Over 51
-112 |
+470 |
| USC Trojans | -15.5
-110 |
Under 51
-108 |
-650 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans Match Details
- Fixture: Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
Key Stats
Wisconsin Badgers
The Badgers enter 2-1, averaging 21.67 points per game this season. Running back Chez Mellusi leads the team in rushing, averaging 66.7 yards per game, and has three touchdowns. Due to starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke getting injured against Alabama, backup quarterback Braedyn Locke is now the starter and has thrown for 125 yards and has completed 50.0% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown one touchdown and no interceptions.
Wide receiver Will Pauling is averaging 63.7 receiving yards per game and has scored one touchdown. Bryson Green is averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Wisconsin has one interception and six sacks. They are allowing 23.0 points per game.
USC Trojans
The USC Trojans enter the game 2-1, averaging 33.0 points per game this season. Woody Marks leads the team in rushing, averaging 90.3 yards per game with three touchdowns. Quarterback Miller Moss is averaging 296.7 passing yards per game and is completing 65.0% of his passes. To start the year, he has thrown five touchdowns and one interception.
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch averages 57.7 receiving yards per game, while Lake McRee averages 44.7 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, USC has two interceptions and five sacks. They are allowing 15.7 points per game.
Prediction
USC is more than a two-touchdown favorite in the matchup but looks to be vulnerable after their loss to Michigan last week. As for Wisconsin, they have had more than enough time to prepare for this game, and even though starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is out, backing the Badgers to cover will be our best bet as former backup quarterback Braedyn Locke looks to be ready.
Final Pick
Wisconsin Badgers +15.5 (-110)
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