Caleb Williams, Top USC vs. Arizona Players to Watch – Week 6

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

One of the top quarterbacks in college football will be featured when Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (5-0) host the Arizona Wildcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Last time out, the Trojans defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 56-10. The Wildcats fell short by a final score of 31-24 last time out against the Washington Huskies.

In that last outing for the Trojans, Williams completed 30 of 40 passing attempts (75.0%) and totaled 403 yards through the air, completing six touchdown passes but giving away one interception. Marshawn Lloyd had 13 rushing attempts and wound up with 84 yards and one touchdown. Tahj Washington found paydirt once, and ended the contest with eight catches for 117 yards.

In the Wildcats’ last game, Noah Fifita threw for 232 yards on 27-39 passing (69.2%), throwing three touchdowns and one interception. Jonah Coleman ran for 44 yards on 12 attempts. He also hauled in three receptions for 51 yards. Jacob Cowing posted 61 yards on eight receptions with one score.

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USC Players to Watch

  • Williams leads the team with 1,603 passing yards (320.6 yards per game) and has a 73.9% completion percentage this year (105-of-142) while throwing 21 touchdowns with one interception. He also has 83 rushing yards on 26 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per game.
  • Lloyd has rushed for a team-high 433 yards on 52 attempts (86.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns. He also has 79 receiving yards on five catches (15.8 yards per game) .
  • Austin Jones has run for 148 yards on 20 carries (29.6 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
  • Washington has hauled in 18 receptions for 395 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 79 receiving yards per game.
  • Brenden Rice has also tacked on 338 yards on 17 catches and seven touchdowns. He averages 67.6 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Duce Robinson is averaging 62 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 186 yards and one touchdown.

Arizona Players to Watch

  • This year, Jayden De Laura has racked up 1,069 passing yards (267.3 yards per game) while going 87-for-125 (69.6% completion percentage) and throwing nine touchdowns and five interceptions. He has tacked on 131 rushing yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 32.8 yards per game.
  • Coleman has 32 carries for a team-high 220 rushing yards (44 per game) and zero touchdowns. He also has 13 catches for 161 receiving yards (32.2 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Michael Wiley has 176 yards on 40 carries (44 ypg), with one rushing touchdown. He also has 15 catches for 132 yards (33 ypg).
  • Tetairoa McMillan has hauled in 27 receptions for 386 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 77.2 receiving yards per game.
  • Cowing has also tacked on 292 yards on 35 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 58.4 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Tanner McLachlan has collected 214 yards on 16 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 53.5 yards per game.

USC Recent Stat Leaders

  • The Trojans’ defensive unit has been helped by Devan Thompkins in their last three games, who has registered .
  • As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, Williams has amassed in their last three games.
  • Calen Bullock has suited up for of the Trojans’ last three games, posting six tackles and one interception.
  • Mario Williams, as part of the Trojans’ defense, has posted six tackles and one interception in their last three games.

Arizona Recent Stat Leaders

  • In the Wildcats’ last three contests, Charles Yates Jr. has recorded six tackles and one interception.
  • The Wildcats’ Dalton Johnson has compiled one sack to go with one TFL and 16 tackles for the Cats in their last three games.
  • In the Wildcats’ last three contests, Tyler Loop has compiled one TFL and 16 tackles.
  • On defense, DJ Warnell has contributed one TFL and 16 tackles for the Cats in their last three contests.

USC vs. Arizona Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
USC -21 -110 -110 70 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

USC Arizona
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 53.6 (1) 27.6 (73)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.2 (67) 19 (38)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 2 (3) 9 (100)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (56) 4 (116)

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