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USC Heavily Favored as Michigan State Heads West for Late-Night Big Ten Opener

Odds reflect USC's prolific offense plus Michigan State injury questions.

Will Jayden Maiava and USC beat Michigan State on Saturday? College football Week 4 predictions, picks, odds preview the Big Ten game.
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Overview

  • Michigan State (3-0) visits No. 25 USC (3-0) on Saturday at 11 p.m. ET on FOX at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
  • BetMGM lists USC as a 17.5-point favorite with the Trojans around -800 on the moneyline and the Spartans +550, with a 55.5 total.
  • Coach Jonathan Smith said right guard Luka Vincic and receiver/returner Alante Brown suffered long-term lower-body injuries, while receiver Nick Marsh and running back Makhi Frazier are questionable.
  • To adjust to the 8 p.m. PT kickoff, Michigan State will arrive in Los Angeles on Thursday to better acclimate to the time zone.
  • USC ranks first nationally in total offense and second in scoring, and quarterback Jayden Maiava has 989 passing yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions through three games.