Utah State vs USC Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

Last Updated: 09/02/2024 at 7:56 PM ET

Utah State at USC 09/07/24 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Game Start: 9/8/2024, 3:00 AM UTC

Latest Odds: USC -28.5 ; O/U 63

Utah State vs USC Prediction

The Utah State Aggies will be on the road in Week 2 for the first time this season with a game in Los Angeles against the USC Trojans. Utah State comes into week two undefeated on the year following a 22 point victory against Robert Morris to open this season. Offensively Utah State dominated the game pouring in 36 points including 26 in the second half of 646 total yards of offense. Defensively the Aggies did the job giving up fourteen points on 362 total yards and forced 1 turnover in the win. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Bryson Barnes carried the load for the Utah State offense completing 11 passes for 198 yards and two scores and ran the ball five times for 88 yards and one touchdown as well. Spencer Petras completed 10 passes for 145 yards and one score in the game. Kyrese White led the team with 131 yards and two scores on three receptions. Jalen Royals chipped in 77 yards and one touchdown on five grabs for Utah State as well.

The USC Trojans will go home in Week 2 following a 7 point victory in Las Vegas against LSU to open the season this past Sunday. Defensively USC did the work against LSU giving up twenty points on 304 total yards. Offensively USC found it late scoring 27 points including 17 in the second half with 450 total yards of offense.

Miller Moss led the way for the USC offense completing 27 passes for 378 yards and one score. Woody Marks was the top ball carrier on the roster with 68 yards and two scores on 16 carries. Kyron Hudson led the team with 83 yards on five receptions. Ja’Kobi Lane chipped in 50 yards and one score on three receptions for the Trojans.

Utah State vs USC Pick Analysis

Both teams come into week 2 undefeated as each will look to keep it rolling. Both teams had solid offensive showings ins week 1 and will continue that trend in week 2. Expect points in bunches this week as the Aggies and Trojans square off. The Trojans will do enough to get the win but the play is the Over. Final Score Prediction, USC Trojans win 42-28.