One of the best QBs in college football will be on display when Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (6-1) host the Utah Utes (5-1) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Last time out, the Trojans came up short against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 48-20. The Utes lost in their last outing by a final score of 21-7 against the Oregon State Beavers.
In that last outing for the Trojans, Williams completed 23 of 37 passing attempts (62.2%) and totaled 199 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass but giving away three interceptions. Marshawn Lloyd had eight rushing attempts and finished with 46 yards and one touchdown. Michael Jackson III ended the contest with six catches for 51 yards.
For the Utes in their last game, Bryson Barnes finished with 15 completions on 21 attempts (71.4%) for 128 yards, plus eight rushing attempts for 50 yards and one rushing touchdown. Sione Vaki carried the ball 15 times for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Mikey Matthews hauled in seven passes for 53 yards.
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USC Players to Watch
- This campaign, Williams has recorded 2,021 passing yards (288.7 yards per game) while connecting on 142 of 204 passes (69.6% completion percentage), with 23 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has added 116 rushing yards on 51 carries (plus six touchdowns), averaging 16.6 yards per game.
- Lloyd has churned out a team-best 565 rushing yards (80.7 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Austin Jones has 190 yards on 36 carries (27.1 ypg), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has 25 catches, leading his team with 497 yards (71 ypg) while also scoring five touchdowns this season.
- Brenden Rice has added 452 yards (on 23 catches) and eight touchdowns.
- This season Mario Williams has caught 22 passes for 234 yards and one touchdown, averaging 33.4 receiving yards per game.
Utah Players to Watch
- Nate Johnson has passed for 499 yards while completing 54.2% of his throws (39-of-72), with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (99.8 yards per game). He’s also rushed 56 times for 153 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 30.6 yards per game.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson has run for a team-leading 333 yards on 61 attempts (66.6 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Jaylon Glover has run for 249 yards on 70 carries (41.5 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Matthews has hauled in 21 receptions for 202 yards, best on his team. He averages 33.7 receiving yards per game.
- Money Parks has chipped in with 12 catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns this year. He averages 28.2 receiving yards per game.
- This season Devaughn Vele has caught 12 passes for 164 yards, averaging 32.8 receiving yards per game.
USC Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Trojans’ defense, Christian Pierce has collected in their last three games.
- As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, Eddie Czaplicki has posted in their last three games.
- Chris Thompson Jr. has helped lead the Trojans’ defense in their last three games with in games.
- Romello Height, as part of the Trojans’ defense, has delivered one sack to go with one TFL and three tackles in their last three games.
Utah Recent Stat Leaders
- On defense, John Randle Jr. has helped lead the way with one TFL and three tackles in the Utes’ last three contests.
- For the Utes in their last three contests, Nate Ritchie has collected five tackles and one sack.
- Van Fillinger has been causing chaos on defense, totaling two sacks to go with four tackles in the Utes’ last three outings.
- Parks has totaled four tackles for the Utes in their last three contests.
USC vs. Utah Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -7 | -112 | -108 | 52 | -108 | -112 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| USC | Utah | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 47.3 (1) | 21.7 (118) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 30 (104) | 12.2 (5) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (17) | 3 (6) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (60) | 9 (49) |
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