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Huntington Bank Stadium is the venue where the USC Trojans (3-1) will battle the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The Trojans are solid favorites (-8.5) in their game versus the Golden Gophers, with the over/under being 46 points. (On the moneyline, the Trojans are -316 and the Golden Gophers are +251.)
Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this season, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!
USC -8.5 vs. Minnesota
USC vs. Minnesota Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Trojans (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Trojans (-316), Golden Gophers (+251)
- Total: 46 points
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
USC vs. Minnesota Betting Stats and Info
Against the spread, the Trojans are 3-1-0. The Trojans have won all two games against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more. USC has been moneyline favorites in three games this season, and it has put up a 2-1 record in those matchups. Minnesota has three wins against the spread so far this season (3-2-0). The Golden Gophers’ record against the spread, when underdogs by 8.5 points or more, is a spotless 1-0. Minnesota has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline three times so far this season, losing every game.
USC vs. Minnesota Recent Stats and Trends
USC Trojans
Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Minnesota has covered the spread twice and is 2-1 overall over its last three games.
- Minnesota has hit the over twice in its past three games.
- Minnesota has averaged a total of 38 combined points in its last three games, eight fewer than this game’s total of 46.
USC vs. Minnesota Key Players
USC Trojans
- Miller Moss has registered 1,198 passing yards (299.5 per game) while completing 106 of 162 throws (65.4%), with eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Jo’Quavious Marks has churned out a team-leading 334 rushing yards (83.5 per game) and three scores. He has tacked on 15 receptions for 115 yards .
- So far this year Quinten Joyner has rushed for 168 yards (42 per game), with two touchdowns.
- Ja’Kobi Lane has hauled in 19 passes for a team best 221 yards plus four touchdowns. He averages 55.3 receiving yards per game.
- Zachariah Branch has also tacked on 18 catches for 217 yards. He has been targeted 31 times and puts up 54.3 receiving yards per game.
- Kyron Ware-Hudson has 172 receiving yards on 13 receptions (21 targets), averaging 43 yards per game.
- Eric Gentry is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up two sacks, five TFL and 23 tackles.
- Mason Cobb has intercepted two passes to lead the team while adding 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Max Brosmer has thrown for 1,094 yards while completing 66.2% of his passes, with six touchdowns and four interceptions (218.8 yards per game).
- Darius Taylor has churned out a team-high 258 rushing yards (51.6 per game) and scored five touchdowns. He has added 21 catches for 150 yards, with one receiving touchdown.
- Marcus Major has 168 yards on 42 carries (33.6 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Daniel Jackson has been targeted 43 times and has 28 catches, leading his team with 326 yards (65.2 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Elijah Spencer has tacked on 18 receptions (on 27 targets) for 220 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Danny Striggow leads the team with 1.5 sacks and has added two TFL and 20 tackles.
- Maverick Baranowski has collected 36 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this season, leading his team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Kerry Brown leads the team with two interceptions this season and has added 31 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.