USC at Washington State - 2021 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 18th 2021 (3:30 PM EDT)
USC -7 (61.0)
USC 45 - Washington State: 14  (Pac-12)

 
Trojans (4 - 8) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach Donte Williams (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 36 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
'21 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WSU 3rd straight Home Game
Our Line: -6  (SP+ WSU -7)
Projected Score: USC: 25 - WSU: 25 (50)
USC Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
USC Travel: 881 miles
Cougars (7 - 6) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Nick Rolovich (2 - 5)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (27 - 17 @ Home)
'21 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
USC's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4 USC vs San José State-13.561.0W 30 - 7UY
Sat 9/11 USC vs Stanford-17.053.0L 28 - 42ON
Sat 9/18 USC at Washington State-7.061.0W 45 - 14UY
Sat 9/25 USC vs Oregon State-11.062.5L 27 - 45ON
Sat 10/2 USC at Colorado-9.050.5W 37 - 14OY
Sat 10/9 USC vs Utah-3.052.5L 26 - 42ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/23 USC at Notre Dame+8.059.5L 16 - 31UN
Sat 10/30 USC vs Arizona-22.055.5W 41 - 34ON
Sat 11/6 USC at Arizona State+10.061.0L 16 - 31UN
Sat 11/13 USC at California-2.052.5
Sat 11/20 USC vs UCLA+4.566.5L 33 - 62ON
Sat 11/27 USC vs BYU+8.565.5L 31 - 35OY
Sat 12/4 USC at California+4.557.5L 14 - 24UN

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Predictions for USC's Schedule
Washington State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4 Washington State vs Utah State-17.566.5L 23 - 26UN
Sat 9/11 Washington State vs Portland State-31.065.5W 44 - 24ON
Sat 9/18 Washington State vs USC+7.061.0L 14 - 45UN
Sat 9/25 Washington State at Utah+15.053.5L 13 - 24UY
Sat 10/2 Washington State at California+7.552.5W 21 - 6UY
Sat 10/9 Washington State vs Oregon State+4.059.0W 31 - 24UY
Sat 10/16 Washington State vs Stanford-1.053.0W 34 - 31OY
Sat 10/23 Washington State vs BYU+3.556.5L 19 - 21UY
Sat 10/30 Washington State at Arizona State+16.555.5W 34 - 21UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/13 Washington State at Oregon+13.058.0L 24 - 38ON
Fri 11/19 Washington State vs Arizona-15.052.5W 44 - 18OY
Fri 11/26 Washington State at Washington+1.045.0W 40 - 13OY
Fri 12/31 Washington State vs Central Michigan-5.556.0L 21 - 24UN

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Predictions for Washington State's Schedule
Important Stats (2020)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USC.1846%35.844%2.419747%3193.92.1841%2340%41%3.7971.81.82.5
WSU.1645%22.545%2.7912946%2553.96.3950%20.253%47%4.6146.821.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USC Offense635.827.446.2%3.921.822417973193.239%61%44%47%17%.18
WSU Defense420.216.750%4.611.5 - - - - - 44%56%53%47%17%.39
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USC Defense62328.840.8%3.792.5 - - - - - 52%48%40%41%17%.18
WSU Offense422.526.845.5%3.962203841292554.739%61%45%46%18%.16

Additional Stats 2020
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
USC630:1422.344%67%6.771.81.82.55.72.2035.4
Washington State431:2819.539%43%5.346.821.56.32027.4
Run Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USC Offense639%44%30.797.33.28-.142.4161%10%0.64
WSU Defense444%53% - - - - .233.477%12%0.92
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USC Defense652%40% - - - - .12.9157%11%1.05
WSU Offense439%45%27.5129.34.78.192.7933%12%1.19

Pass Game Stats (2021)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USC Offense661%47%29.743.8319.37.310.8177.381.530%35%.367%2
WSU Defense456%47% - - - - - - 2.511.629%33%.525%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USC Defense648%41% - - - - - - 9.261.632%28%.366%2
WSU Offense461%46%23.538254.86.710.864.151.328%30%.157%1.8

USC's Power Ratings
USC's Power Rating: NR
USC's Offense Rating: NR
USC's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating:  #10
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
USC's 2021 Expected Record: -
USC's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -0.6  #81
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.3  #45
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.4  #107

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
USC:    Washington State: 5.85

SP+ Ratings Matchup
USC: -0.6   Washington State: 6.7




Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: 5.85 NR
Washington State's Offense Rating: NR
Washington State's Defense Rating: NR
2021 Talent Rating:  #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Washington State's 2021 Expected Record: -
Washington State's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.7  #57
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0  #49
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.0  #60

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


USC Scoring
Offense: 35.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 27.4
Defense: 23 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8

USC's 2021 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
USC 25
Washington State 25

Projected Total Points: 50
Washington State Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.8
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.7

Washington State's 2021 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202210/08USC30Washington State14USC -12.5USC64.5Under
202109/18Washington State14USC45USC -7USC61.0Under
202012/06USC38Washington State13USC -11.5USC68.5Under
201809/21USC39Washington State36USC -4.5Washington State51.0Over
201709/29Washington State30USC27USC -4.5Washington State60.0Under
201411/01Washington State17USC44USC -7USC0
201309/07USC7Washington State10USC -15Washington State0
201009/25Washington State16USC50
200909/26USC27Washington State6
200810/18Washington State0USC69
200709/22USC47Washington State14
200609/30Washington State22USC28
200510/29USC55Washington State13
200410/30Washington State12USC42
200311/01USC43Washington State16
200210/05Washington State30USC27
200011/10USC27Washington State33
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Washington State431 Overs
USC1344 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams9 - 83 - 42 - 21 - 2
Road Teams8 - 94 - 32 - 12 - 2

(#) USC at (#) WSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUSCWSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #81 #57
Perf GradeGrade #41 #87
OffenseOff #23 #87
DefenseDef #104 #75
Spec TeamsST #92 #97
TalentTal #10 #61
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
USC on Offense
CategoryCat
USC OffWSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #23 #75
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #45 #60
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
USC Run Game
CategoryCat
USC OffWSU Def
Run GameRun #43 #95
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #13 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #106
USC Pass Game
CategoryCat
USC OffWSU Def
Pass GamePass #49 #43
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #8 #97
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Washington State on Offense
CategoryCatWSU OffUSC Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #87 #104
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+ #49 #107
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Washington State Run Game
CategoryCat
WSU OffUSC Def
Run GameRun #41 #93
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #117 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #130
Washington State Pass Game
CategoryCatWSU OffUSC Def
Pass GamePass #74 #118
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #31 #66
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
WSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'21 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

USC 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'21 Profile: Down to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Martin Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 3
USC 7.0 (61.0)
USC won at Washington State this year (45-14)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
USC's OC Graham Harrell (in his first season)
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USC's DC Todd Orlando (in his first season)
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WSU's OC Craig Stutzmann (in his first season)
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WSU's DC Jake Dickert (in his first season)
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