The Directv Holiday Bowl sees the Louisville Cardinals and the USC Trojans square off on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The matchup kicks off at 8:00 PM ET and airs on FOX.
The Cardinals last hit the field against the Florida State Seminoles, and they fell short 16-6. The Trojans picked up a 66-14 win last time out against the Nevada Wolf Pack.
In that last outing for the Cardinals, Jack Plummer completed 14 of 36 passing attempts (38.9%) and totaled 111 yards through the air while throwing one interception. Jawhar Jordan had 14 rushing attempts and wound up with 52 yards while also hauling in three receptions for 21 yards. Jamari Thrash ended the contest with seven catches for 57 yards.
For the Trojans in their last game, Caleb Williams finished with 31 completions on 42 attempts (73.8%) for 384 yards, adding one touchdown and one interception. Marshawn Lloyd carried the ball eight times for 17 yards. He also posted three receptions for 75 yards Brenden Rice snagged eight passes for 147 yards with one touchdown.
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Louisville Players to Watch
- Plummer has passed for 3,063 yards while completing 63.5% of his throws (235-of-370), with 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions (235.6 yards per game).
- Jordan has 181 attempts for a team-high 1,128 rushing yards (86.8 per game) and 13 touchdowns. He also has 21 catches for 246 receiving yards (18.9 per game) and one touchdown.
- Isaac Guerendo has run for 649 yards on 109 carries (49.9 yards per game), with eight touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Thrash has 63 catches and leads the team with 858 yards (71.5 per game) while hauling in six touchdowns.
- Chris Bell has tacked on 26 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns this year. He puts up 35.1 receiving yards per game.
- This season Kevin Coleman has caught 23 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 25.8 receiving yards per game.
USC Players to Watch
- This year, Williams has put up 3,633 passing yards (302.8 yards per game) while going 266-for-389 (68.4% completion percentage) and throwing 30 touchdowns and five interceptions.
- Lloyd has run for a team-high 820 yards on 116 attempts (74.5 yards per game) and nine touchdowns. He also has 232 receiving yards on 13 catches (21.1 yards per game) .
- Austin Jones has 417 yards on 74 carries (34.8 ypg), with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has hauled in 52 receptions for 963 yards, best on his team, and six touchdowns. He averages 80.3 receiving yards per game.
- Rice has also contributed with 45 receptions for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns.
- This season Zachariah Branch has caught 29 passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 25.9 receiving yards per game.
Louisville Recent Stat Leaders
- With in games, Aaron Williams has been a key part of the Cardinals’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- Thrash has hit the gridiron for of the Cards’ last three games, collecting .
- As part of the Cardinals’ defense, Ramon Puryear has collected one sack in their last three games.
- A key piece of the Cardinals’ defensive unit, Quincy Riley has six tackles in their last three games.
USC Recent Stat Leaders
- Tre’Quon Fegans has been doing his part on defense, recording eight tackles in the Trojans’ last three games.
- Kyon Barrs has compiled three tackles for the Trojans in their last three contests.
- The Trojans’ Mason Cobb has registered 21 tackles in the Trojans’ last three contests.
- Chris Thompson Jr. has collected 21 tackles for the Trojans in their last three contests.
Louisville vs. USC Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | -7 | -108 | -112 | 59 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Louisville | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.9 (41) | 41.8 (6) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.7 (29) | 34.9 (120) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 13 (68) | 6 (5) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 16 (25) | 11 (89) |
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