The Pac-12 Championship Game is set for Friday night when the Utah Utes (9-3, 7-2 in Pac-12) battle the USC Trojans (11-1, 8-1). Utah is playing in their fourth championship game, second in a row, and are looking for their second win. USC is also making their fourth appearance, first since 2020, and are looking for their second title. Below is my college football pick for Utah vs USC.
Utah vs USC Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | USC -2.0 |
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This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Why Bet USC -2.0
✅ USC is 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games.
✅ Utah is 3-4 ATS in their last seven games.
✅ The Utes are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games away from their home stadium.
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Utah Utes
USC Trojans
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
UTAH | Passing | USC |
---|---|---|
14.5 | CMP | 20.5 |
25.2 | ATT | 32.1 |
57.6 | CMP% | 64 |
165.8 | Y/G | 246.4 |
6.6 | Y/A | 7.7 |
1.2 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Defense/Offense
UTAH | Passing | USC |
---|---|---|
18.9 | CMP | 24.2 |
32.4 | ATT | 35.5 |
58.4 | CMP% | 68.1 |
224.4 | Y/G | 333 |
6.9 | Y/A | 9.4 |
1.3 | TD/G | 2.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
UTAH | Rushing | USC |
---|---|---|
43.2 | ATT | 38.9 |
182.5 | Y/G | 186.5 |
4.2 | Y/A | 4.8 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
UTAH | Rushing | USC |
---|---|---|
26.5 | ATT | 27.8 |
82.8 | Y/G | 134.6 |
3.1 | Y/A | 4.8 |
1.0 | TD/G | 2.5 |
Special Teams
UTAH | Special Teams | USC |
---|---|---|
4.3 | Punts-GM | 3.4 |
44.7 | Punt Avg | 43.3 |
1.6 | Kick Ret GM | 2.3 |
20.2 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.2 |
1.8 | Punt Ret GM | 1.6 |
4.6 | Punt Ret Avg | 17.0 |
Betting Trends
UTAH | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
40.67 | Avg Score | 47 |
16 | Avg Opp Score | 29.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
33.67 | Avg Score | 44.67 |
19.33 | Avg Opp Score | 26.33 |
UTAH | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
37.6 | Avg Score | 45.4 |
17 | Avg Opp Score | 32.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
33.4 | Avg Score | 41.2 |
22.6 | Avg Opp Score | 23.6 |
UTAH | Betting Trends | USC |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
37.4 | Avg Score | 40.3 |
20.5 | Avg Opp Score | 27.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
36.2 | Avg Score | 42.2 |
26.8 | Avg Opp Score | 28 |
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Utah Utes
Last time out, Utah clinched their spot in the title game, thanks to some help, with a 63-21 win at Colorado. The Utes left no doubt in this game as they led 14-0 after the first quarter and 42-0 at the half. Colorado showed some life in the second half, but the Utes were the better team and they showed that.
Two Utah passers combined to go 21/24 for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Ja’Quinden Jackson had 10 carries for 117 yards, an 11.7 average, and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Utah allowed 185 total yards and did not force any Colorado turnovers.
Through 12 games, Utah is scoring 37.5 points per game and gaining 450.0 yards, 244.8 through the air and 205.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Utes allow 20.0 points and 329.5 yards, 213.8 passing and 115.7 rushing.
USC Trojans
USC hosted #15 Notre Dame and earned a 38-27 win. The Trojans led 10-0 after the first quarter and maintained that 10-point advantage, 17-7, at the half. Both teams kept exchanging touchdowns until the last minute of the game, meaning USC earned a double-digit victory.
Caleb Williams may have won the Heisman Trophy in this one as he went 18/22 for 232 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, an added 35 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. USC ran the ball 39 times for 204 yards, a 5.2 average, and four touchdowns in the win. Defensively, USC allowed 408 total yards and forced two Notre Dame turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
After 12 games, USC is scoring 42.9 points per game and gaining 513.0 yards, 330.8 through the air and 182.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Trojans allow 26.3 points and 405.0 yards, 257.8 passing and 147.2 rushing.