The Utah State Aggies (1-0) face off against the USC Trojans (1-0) on Saturday, September 7th. This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles and televised on BTN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 11:00 ET.

Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans

 

Utah State Offense Breakdown

Utah State’s offense was dominant in their 36-14 win, racking up 646 total yards. The Aggies’ ground game was particularly strong, with 303 rushing yards and a touchdown. Through the air, they added 343 yards, with Bryson Barnes completing 11 of 21 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Barnes also led the team in rushing, gaining 88 yards on just five carries, including a rushing touchdown.

Kyrese White was the top receiver for Utah State, recording three catches for 131 yards. Despite throwing three interceptions, the Aggies’ offense was able to move the ball effectively and put up 36 points.

USC Offense Breakdown

USC’s offense, led by quarterback Miller Moss, put up 450 total yards in their 27-20 win over LSU. Moss completed 27 of 36 passes for 378 yards and a touchdown, ending the game with a passer rating of 117.59. Kyron Hudson was his top target, catching five passes for 83 yards.

The Trojans’ offense moved the chains 24 times, with 72 yards coming on the ground. Woody Marks led the team in rushing with 68 yards on 16 carries, including two rushing touchdowns.

Utah State Team Defense

Utah State’s defense allowed 364 total yards in their most recent game, with Robert Morris finding some success on the ground, rushing for 139 yards. The Aggies’ secondary was tested, as they faced 39 passing attempts, but they managed to limit Robert Morris to 225 passing yards and one touchdown through the air. Utah State’s defense also came up with an interception in the game.

Utah State Team Defense

USC’s defense will need to tighten up after giving up 421 total yards to LSU. The Trojans allowed 304 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, while also struggling to contain the run, giving up 117 yards on the ground. USC’s defense did come up with one interception, but they’ll need to improve their overall pass coverage in the secondary.

Utah State vs USC Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Utah State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 32 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the USC Trojans have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 37 points per game in these contests.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Utah State Aggies have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the USC Trojans have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.

Aggies vs Trojans Prediction

USC is the heavy favorite in their week two matchup against Utah State, with the point spread set at -28.5 in their favor. We expect the Trojans to win by a score of 43-13, which would be a comfortable cover for USC.

For the over/under, with the line at 63.5 points, our projection of 56 total points suggests that taking the under is the best play.

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