The No. 11 USC Trojans (3-1) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-3) play on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Huntington Bank Stadium in a battle of Big Ten foes.
The Trojans are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) versus the Golden Gophers. The over/under for this game is 45.5 points.
Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this contest between the Trojans and the Golden Gophers, and find all of our predictions here, too!
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USC -8.5 vs. Minnesota
USC vs. Minnesota betting lines
- Spread favorite: Trojans (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Trojans (-322), Golden Gophers (+254)
- Total: 45.5 points
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
USC vs. Minnesota betting info and stats
- USC has a 3-1-0 record against the spread so far this season. In two games played when favored by at least 8.5 points, USC is undefeated ATS at 2-0. USC has been the moneyline favorite three times this season, and sports a 2-1 record in those games. Minnesota has three wins against the spread so far this season (3-2-0). In the one game Minnesota has been an underdog by at least 8.5 points this season, it has covered the spread. This is the fourth game this year Minnesota is the moneyline underdog, and have lost each such contest.
USC vs. Minnesota recent stats and trends
USC Trojans
Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Minnesota has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
- Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
- Minnesota’s last three outings have ended with an average of 38.0 points scored. That’s 7.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
USC vs. Minnesota key players
USC Trojans
- Miller Moss has 1,198 pass yards for USC, completing 65.4% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
- Jo’Quavious Marks has carried the ball 61 times for a team-high 334 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 15 catches for 115 yards (28.8 per game).
- Quinten Joyner has carried the ball 23 times for 168 yards (42.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Ja’Kobi Lane’s leads his squad with 221 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 19 catches (out of 27 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Zachariah Branch has caught 18 passes for 217 yards (54.3 yards per game) this year.
- Kyron Ware-Hudson has been the target of 21 passes and hauled in 13 receptions for 172 yards, an average of 43.0 yards per contest.
- Eric Gentry, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has amassed 2.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Mason Cobb has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Max Brosmer has put up 1,094 passing yards, or 218.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 66.2% of his passes and has collected six touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Darius Taylor has carried the ball 48 times for a team-high 258 yards (51.6 per game) with five touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 21 receptions this season are good for 150 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
- Marcus Major has piled up 42 carries and totaled 168 yards with two touchdowns.
- Daniel Jackson leads his squad with 326 receiving yards on 28 catches with one touchdown.
- Elijah Spencer has put together a 220-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 18 passes on 27 targets.
- Danny Striggow has racked up 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
- Minnesota’s tackle leader, Maverick Baranowski, has 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Ethan Robinson leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
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