The USC Trojans (6-0, 4-0 Pac-12) will face the Utah Utes (4-2, 2-1) on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Trojans have been rolling under new coach Lincoln Riley as they’ve already secured more wins this season than they’ve had since the 2019 season. QB Caleb Williams has been tremendous for USC thus far, throwing for 1,590 yards, 14 TDs, and only 1 INT while also rushing for 178 yards and another 3 TDs.
The Utes are coming off a 42-32 loss to UCLA last week, their 1st setback' since Week 1 against Florida. Utah should have plenty of success running the ball with QB Cameron Rising and RB Tavion Thomas against USC’s weak run defense.
USC is No. 6 and Utah No. 19 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.