Week 7: #15 Michigan vs USC Predictions

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  • SBR Andy
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    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

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    Week 7: #15 Michigan vs USC Predictions
    The Week 7 Saturday NBC primetime game features a battle of two storied programs when 4-1 Michigan faces 4-1 USC at the Coliseum.

    The Trojans are looking to bounce back from a loss to Illinois while the Wolverines continue to rebound from their early loss to Oklahoma.

    Which team moves onto 5-1?
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    Michigan +2.5
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    USC -2.5
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  • SBR Andy
    Administrator
    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

    #2
    Michigan vs USC early prediction from SBR's Rob Paul:

    USC -2.5 (-104 FanDuel)

    "These two teams should provide a fun matchup, with both ranking in the top 15 overall in SP+, but featuring two very different styles. Michigan ranks No. 7 in SP+ on offense, but just No. 32 on defense, while USC has the No. 1 offense, carrying the No. 49 defense. So I'm expecting this to come down to which QB can do more in what could be a shootout on Saturday night in L.A.

    With Wolverines true freshman QB Bryce Underwood having to make his first cross-country Big Ten trip and Michigan lacking a consistent passing attack (No. 51 in EPA per pass), USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn should be able to have his defense lock in on slowing Justice Haynes. Meanwhile, Maiava and his plethora of weapons are capable of hunting the Wolverines.

    The Trojans rank No. 1 in EPA per pass and No. 8 in EPA per rush on offense (Michigan is just No. 54 in EPA per pass on defense), with too much talent to be slowed down. Maiava ranks No. 1 in the country in QBR (93.5), Lemon is No. 3 in yards per route run (4.5), and running back Waymond Jordan is No. 3 in rushing yards after contact (421)."
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