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USC Opens Big Ten Road Slate at Purdue as 20.5-Point Favorite

USC's revamped travel routine faces scrutiny after last season's Big Ten road struggles.

Waymond Jordan #2 of the USC Trojans lunges for a rushing touchdown during the second half of a game against the Georgia Southern Eagle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET at Ross-Ade Stadium, with national TV coverage on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
  • SportsLine consensus lists USC at -20.5 with a 59.5 total, framing a lopsided line despite both teams entering 2-0.
  • The Trojans lead the nation in production through two games, averaging about 676 yards and 66 points, with QB Jayden Maiava completing 73.8% for 707 yards and six TDs.
  • First-year Purdue coach Barry Odom overhauled the roster with 54 transfers, fueling an early defensive lift as RB Devin Mockobee headlines a run-first approach.
  • USC emphasized new preparation and travel measures, including a larger plane for added space, in a matchup that marks the programs’ first meeting since 1998.