Last time these two team played in Los Angeles:
I think this game will be closer, however -3 is giving a little to much credit for a CAL sputtering offense, Maynard is coming off concussion-like symptoms and I see USC winning this in a tough grudge match after CAL's humiliation in Los Angeles. A 1/2 point purchase wouldn't be a bad idea either.
- USC pounded CAL 48-14
- Matt Barkley threw a school record-tying five touchdowns, Robert Woods had seven catches for 116 yards and two scores and the Trojans had their way with the Bears.
- Cal Quaterback Zach Maynard has struggled so far this season, completing just 51.4 percent of his passes. He does have a knack for the big play, averaging 13.7 yards per completion. But he struggled mightily last week (for any of us that had the Oregon/ Cal over @ 65 remember his poor outing lucidly) completing just 20 of 41 passes and failing to lead Cal on a single scoring drive in the second half.
- USC’s offense looks quite similar to last year’s model.
- A big threat in CAL is the dynamic duo of Keenan Allen (who had a great game against Oregon despite his team's loss) and Marvin Jones, who have combined for 68 catches for 1,109 yards and seven touchdowns. But I see them being limited as the USC offense will run the ball well.
I think this game will be closer, however -3 is giving a little to much credit for a CAL sputtering offense, Maynard is coming off concussion-like symptoms and I see USC winning this in a tough grudge match after CAL's humiliation in Los Angeles. A 1/2 point purchase wouldn't be a bad idea either.
