A Pac-12 showdown is set for Friday night when the Colorado Buffaloes (1-8, 1-5 in Pac-12) visit the USC Trojans (8-1, 6-1). USC is currently second in the Pac-12, but it is tight at the top with the top four teams in the conference. Below is my college football pick for Colorado vs USC.
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Colorado Buffaloes
USC Trojans
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
COL | Passing | USC |
---|---|---|
26.9 | CMP | 20.5 |
39.5 | ATT | 32.1 |
68.1 | CMP% | 64 |
294.7 | Y/G | 246.4 |
7.5 | Y/A | 7.7 |
2.4 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Defense/Offense
COL | Passing | USC |
---|---|---|
22.4 | CMP | 24.2 |
34.8 | ATT | 35.5 |
64.5 | CMP% | 68.1 |
276.9 | Y/G | 333 |
8 | Y/A | 9.4 |
2.3 | TD/G | 2.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
COL | Rushing | USC |
---|---|---|
29.8 | ATT | 38.9 |
68.9 | Y/G | 186.5 |
2.3 | Y/A | 4.8 |
1.0 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
COL | Rushing | USC |
---|---|---|
37.6 | ATT | 27.8 |
176.4 | Y/G | 134.6 |
4.7 | Y/A | 4.8 |
2.0 | TD/G | 2.5 |
Special Teams
COL | Special Teams | USC |
---|---|---|
5.5 | Punts-GM | 3.4 |
43.5 | Punt Avg | 43.3 |
1.2 | Kick Ret GM | 2.3 |
21.8 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.2 |
1.4 | Punt Ret GM | 1.6 |
10.4 | Punt Ret Avg | 17.0 |
Betting Trends
COL | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
17.67 | Avg Score | 42.67 |
44.33 | Avg Opp Score | 38.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
12 | Avg Score | 37.67 |
44.67 | Avg Opp Score | 24.67 |
COL | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
18.6 | Avg Score | 40 |
37.8 | Avg Opp Score | 30.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
11.8 | Avg Score | 44.8 |
40.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
COL | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-9-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
15.3 | Avg Score | 38.3 |
39 | Avg Opp Score | 25.1 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-9-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
14.8 | Avg Score | 38.2 |
37.3 | Avg Opp Score | 32.3 |
Head to Head
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Colorado vs USC Betting Pick
This game will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022.
Why Bet USC
✅ Colorado is 2-7 ATS in their last nine games overall and have lost 10 straight games against USC.
✅ USC is 5-0 in their last five games at home and are 5-0 in their last five home games against Colorado.
✅ Colorado may be the worst Power Five team in the country and USC is due for a good demolition of a team.
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Colorado Buffaloes
Last time out, Colorado visited #8 Oregon and were embarrassed, losing 49-10. The Ducks jumped out to a 21-0 lead and led 28-7 at the half. Colorado found the endzone for the only time early in the third quarter, but Oregon ended the game with 21 straight points scored.
J.T. Shrout went 17/34 for 247 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions on the day. Defensively, the Buffs allowed 479 total yards and did not force any Oregon turnovers.
Through nine games, Colorado scores 16.3 points per game and gain 295.3 yards, 182.3 through the air and 113.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Buffaloes allow 39.1 points and 483.8 yards, 246.5 passing and 237.3 rushing.
USC Trojans
USC hosted Cal and were forced to work for a 41-35 win. Cal jumped out to the early 7-0 lead, but USC scored the next 27 points and ended up leading 34-14 after three. The Golden Bears scored 21 of the 28 points in the fourth quarter to make it uncomfortable for USC.
Caleb Williams went 26/41 for 360 yards, four touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Michael Jackson III caught five passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, USC allowed 469 total yards and forced one Cal interception.
After nine games, USC is scoring 41.0 points per game and gaining 493.5 yards, 307.9 through the air and 185.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Trojans allow 24.0 points and 401.8 yards, 249.6 passing and 152.1 rushing.