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The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) and the 11th-ranked passing defense will visit the USC Trojans (3-2) and the 21st-ranked pass offense on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The Trojans are 3.5-point underdogs. A total of 52 points has been set for this game.
Facing the UCLA Bruins in their most recent contest, the Nittany Lions won 27-11. The Trojans lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 24-17, in their most recent contest.
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Penn State vs. USC Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
- TV: CBS
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
More College Football Predictions
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -3.5 (-110) | -178 | +147 | 52 | -109 | -111 |
Penn State vs. USC Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Penn State (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Under (52)
- Prediction: Penn State 26, USC 21
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Penn State vs. USC Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Nittany Lions 28, Trojans 24.
- The Nittany Lions have a 64.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Trojans have a 40.5% implied probability.
- Penn State has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- USC has covered three times in five matchups with a spread this season.
Penn State vs. USC: 2024 Stats Comparison
| Penn State | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.4 (43) | 30.8 (71) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11.4 (7) | 18.4 (22) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (8) | 9 (96) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (59) | 7 (59) |
Penn State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 1,101 YDS (70.9%) / 9 TD / 1 INT 89 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 17.8 RUSH YPG |
| Nicholas Singleton | RB | 408 YDS / 3 TD / 102 YPG / 7.7 YPC 6 REC / 74 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 18.5 REC YPG |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 23 REC / 289 YDS / 3 TD / 57.8 YPG |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | 367 YDS / 2 TD / 73.4 YPG / 5 YPC 2 REC / 21 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 4.2 REC YPG |
| Jaylen Reed | DB | 25 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Abdul Carter | DL | 14 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Tony Rojas | LB | 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | DL | 6 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK |
USC 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jo'Quavious Marks | RB | 468 YDS / 4 TD / 93.6 YPG / 5.8 YPC 19 REC / 145 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29 REC YPG |
| Miller Moss | QB | 1,398 YDS (64.5%) / 9 TD / 4 INT -20 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -4 RUSH YPG |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 21 REC / 234 YDS / 4 TD / 46.8 YPG |
| Quinten Joyner | RB | 212 YDS / 2 TD / 42.4 YPG / 7.9 YPC |
| Eric Gentry | LB | 23 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Kamari Ramsey | DB | 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Mason Cobb | LB | 10 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Easton Mascarenas | LB | 13 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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