ND is only a 3.5 to 6.5 favorite
USC is always dangerous at home !
Critical game !
USC is always dangerous at home !
Critical game !
USC odds
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It's not going to be an easy game. They have a talented roster, it's a rivalry game, and it's at their place. They may have nothing to play for from a playoff or championship, but they would love nothing more than to spoil ND's playoff aspirations.
It's normally a tough game, but I see ND winning by 17 or more.
ND 38
SC 17
ND 38
SC 17
Agreed. USC is not significantly better than anyone ND has throttled in the last 6 games. No reason to think their dominance won't continue.
I expect a tough game. They have had a lead in every 4th quarter this season (crazy stat for a 5 loss team). Their biggest margin of defeat is 7 points
They play everyone tough
I’m glad it’s a 330 game instead of a night game at 730. I think that favors ND slightly.
I don’t like night games in general for my own selfish purposes and it’s nice to play them in the afternoon at USC which is fairly rare.
Us by 14. It would honestly shock me if we lost, but anything is possible. This is not the USC of old, although there is talent. I'm sure the team is treating it as the first playoff game.
I would love a comfortable win. But in a game like this with the season on the line , I’ll be happy with a one point win. Just win !
What were the odds of the Bama v OK game? 5 loss former blue blood having a down season taking on a CFP contender at home.
Very similar circumstances IMO.
Very similar circumstances IMO.
Brian Kelly managed to beat USC in 12 & 18 to get ND to the playoffs. This year will be no different. A comfortable win this time, as mentioned earlier in thread by 3 or more scores.
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Circa is infinitely more sharp than fanduel and the line is 7 there. Poster asked where 3.5 was available.
Vegas insider isn’t a Sportsbook. They were probably showing the last updated look ahead Line.
Circa, bookmaker, pinnacle and the exchanges are what you want to look at
I’m
Worried about the 1230 local starting time (330 is EST). Earliest game by far this year
I watched USC unconvincingly beat UCLA. Took a late drive. Big red zone troubles. Really poor D. Riley doesn't look confident.
The Trojans have O big play capability. Speed. Maiava is an athletic QB, but seems an inconsistent passer.
I expect ND to comfortably handle USC. Even in an away different TZ rivalry game. Too big a gap.
The Irish seem well capable of routing USC. At worst, USC causes some early trouble, with ND managing to close it out by 10+ points.
I just can't see USC upset ND...although I will take nothing for granted.
The Trojans have O big play capability. Speed. Maiava is an athletic QB, but seems an inconsistent passer.
I expect ND to comfortably handle USC. Even in an away different TZ rivalry game. Too big a gap.
The Irish seem well capable of routing USC. At worst, USC causes some early trouble, with ND managing to close it out by 10+ points.
I just can't see USC upset ND...although I will take nothing for granted.
I think that's a bit deceiving. Still gave up 376 yards. 6.8 yards per play. Also gave up enough points over the season.
I just don't see a good team here. But, we will see.
In the last 3 weeks we had FSU at 730PM and Army at 7PM. Not sure when we fly out there
Usc has a solid D
They are 32nd in opp ppg and with their schedule that's pretty impressive
USC has surprisingly played a number of 1230 games due to the big ten schedule. Both teams will be prepared for it.
I don’t read rankings. Rankings IMO are swayed based on who you play. I have watched USC a ton against a good schedule. Describing their defense as really poor is an overstatement. I never said they were elite defensively. Really poor? No. Average? I believe the USC defense is better than average.
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They seem to give up enough points. Washington, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota. Didn't look great when I watched...and I try to watch USC and Stanford here out West. Vs UCLA, the score in my view was a bit misleading abut how good both teams are.
We will see. Again, I'd be surprised if it's close. I'll still be wary and saying prayers...don't want to jinx.
What I don’t get is the benching of QB Miller Moss, other than Lincoln Riley needing to blame someone for the 5 losses. Moss is IMO a decent to good CFB QB, better than the guy that replaced him. And certainly a better passer of the football.
That’s exactly what I think it is. Scapegoating. It fits with who I think Riley is as a football coach.
Well, if Moss goes Portal for his fifth year, his NIL value IMO will be significant. Someone will pay him well.
