The Arizona Wildcats'(3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) visit the No. 9 USC Trojans'(5-0, 3-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. USC'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Arizona fell 31-24 at home against Washington last week but covered as a 20-point underdog. QB Noah Fifita'went 27 of 39 for 232 yards with 3 touchdowns and an interception. His favorite target was WR Jacob Cowing, who had 9 receptions for 70 yards and a TD, while WR Tetairoa McMillan finished with 6 catches for 45 yards and 2 scores. Arizona’s defense had no answers for Heisman Trophy candidate and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 363 yards on 30-of-40 attempts.
USC took down Colorado 48-41 last week but failed to cover as a 22.5-point road favorite. QB Caleb Williams'went 30 of 40 for 403 yards and 6 TDs with an INT in the victory. Last season’s Heisman winner spread it around as 5 different Trojans caught TDs with WR Brenden Rice'(5 receptions, 81 yards) hauling in 2. The Trojans led by as many as 27 at one point — 48-21 late in the 3rd quarter — before yielding 20 unanswered points before thwarting Buffaloes’ comeback.
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