Louisiana at USC - 2026 Matchup Preview
Louisiana logo Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at USC TrojansUSC logo
Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles, CA

 
Ragin' Cajuns (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Michael Desormeaux (29 - 25)
Avg Score : 26 - 29 (24 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
USC 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: USC -32.5  (SP+ USC -27)
Projected Score: ULL: 13 - USC: 45 (58)
USC Win prob: 97% | Cover: 46%
ULL Travel: 1554 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Trojans (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Lincoln Riley (36 - 17)
Avg Score : 36 - 23 (43 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Louisiana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/12 Louisiana at USC+32.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Louisiana's Schedule
USC's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 USC vs Fresno State-27.5
Sat 9/12 USC vs Louisiana-32.5
Sat 9/19 USC at Rutgers-19.5
Sat 9/26 USC vs Oregon+2.5
Sat 10/3 USC vs Washington-5
Sat 10/10 USC at Penn State-3.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/24 USC at Wisconsin-19
Sat 10/31 USC vs Ohio State+6
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/14 USC at Indiana+10.5
Sat 11/21 USC vs Maryland-21
Sat 11/28 USC at UCLA-20.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for USC's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
ULL#100 (.12)39% (110)2642% (86)2.9 (74)18335% (128)1613.45 (96)#91 (.19)46% (124)29.248% (126)45% (111)3.33 (36)46.51.51.4
USC#7 (.33)49% (11)35.846% (41)3.16 (28)16952% (4)2964.66 (10)#64 (.16)45% (119)2347% (122)43% (81)3.53 (56)54.21.21.4
 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
ULL0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
USC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ULL Offense132623.838.7%3.451.5193441831614.656%41%42%35%16%.12
USC Defense132317.945.4%3.531.4 - - - - - 47%51%47%43%16%.16
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ULL Defense1329.232.846.1%3.331.4 - - - - - 53%45%48%45%14%.19
USC Offense1335.84348.9%4.661.2244651692965.248%50%46%52%13%.33

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Louisiana1330:0618.941%55%5.946.51.51.44.51.7227.6
USC1329:5023.751%64%5.854.21.21.45.52.4227.2
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
ULL Offense1356% (21)42% (86)39.6182.94.626 (40).13 (62)2.9 (74)71% (76)11% (106)0.99 (57)
USC Defense1347% (37)47% (122) - - - - .13 (88)3.29 (125)67% (32)11% (34)0.81 (6)
 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
ULL Defense1353% (108)48% (126) - - - - .18 (114)3.29 (124)73% (80)9% (103)0.99 (87)
USC Offense1348% (81)46% (41)32.5169.25.229 (16).18 (36)3.16 (28)75% (47)7% (17)0.95 (74)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ULL Offense1341% (120)35% (128)14.426.3161.26.111.212 (121)14 (119).15 (115)1.6 (42)33% (107)26% (111).2 (106)5% (45)1.9 (108)
USC Defense1351% (95)43% (81) - - - - - - 12 (12).18 (41)1.6 (77)29% (110)33% (116).34 (93)5% (102)2.1 (112)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ULL Defense1345% (29)45% (111) - - - - - - 9 (55).27 (81)1.5 (33)26% (133)28% (41).31 (75)5% (102)2.3 (133)
USC Offense1350% (61)52% (4)21.532.32969.213.726 (22)10 (34).52 (4)1.6 (36)27% (14)37% (11).5 (10)6% (65)2.2 (14)

Louisiana's Power Ratings
Louisiana's Power Rating: -8.21  #85
Louisiana's Offense Rating: 8.29  #82
Louisiana's Defense Rating: 21.50  #101
2026 Talent Rating: 572.00  #94
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #24
Louisiana's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Louisiana's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.1  #105
Louisiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.3  #84
Louisiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.0  #113

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 518.71
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18

Power Ratings Matchup
Louisiana: -8.21   USC: 23.36

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Louisiana: -10.1   USC: 16.9




USC's Power Ratings
USC's Power Rating: 23.36  #10
USC's Offense Rating: 28.12  #4
USC's Defense Rating: 8.30  #20
2026 Talent Rating: 1030.00  #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #24
USC's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
USC's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 16.9  #16
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.9  #9
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.0  #36

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.78
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18


Louisiana Scoring
Offense: 26 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.8
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.8

Louisiana's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
USC 45
Louisiana 13

Projected Total Points: 58
USC Scoring
Offense: 35.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 43
Defense: 23 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.9

USC's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
USC000 Overs
Louisiana000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#85) ULL at (#10) USC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatULLUSC
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #85 #10
SP+SP+ #105 #16
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #94 #8
Blue ChipsBC% #24 #24
Louisiana on Offense
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat
ULL OffUSC Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #110 #119
ExplosiveExp #94 #16
PPAPPA #100 #64
PowerPwr #82 #20
SP+SP+ #84 #36
Pts POPPO #96 #56
HavocHav #80 #63
Louisiana Run Game
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat
ULL OffUSC Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #86 #122
Run ExplRExp #57 #6
PPAExp #62 #88
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #74 #125
Stuff RateStuff #106 #86
TackleTak - NR
Louisiana Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat
ULL OffUSC Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #128 #81
Pass ExplPExl #42 #77
PPAExp #115 #41
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #106 #34
DB HavocDB #45 #102
USC on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatUSC OffULL Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #11 #124
ExplosiveExp #33 #38
PPAPPA #7 #91
PowerPwr #4 #101
SP+SP+ #9 #113
Pts POPPO #10 #36
HavocHav #32 #110
USC Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
USC OffULL Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #41 #126
Run ExplRExp #74 #87
PPAExp #36 #114
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #28 #124
Stuff RateStuff #37 #106
TackleTak - NR
USC Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatUSC OffULL Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #4 #111
Pass ExplPExl #36 #33
PPAExp #4 #81
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #17 #103
DB HavocDB #65 #102
Program Comparison
USC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Up to CFP Hopefuls

ULL 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
ULL's OC Tim Leger (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
D'Wayne' Winfield12721659%15551177.2
Daniel Beale428450%385144.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
D'Wayne' Winfield15266794.442
Steven Blanco3015625.234
Tylon Citizen142711.910
Daniel Beale101601.622
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Shelton Sampson Jr.32537616.845
Caden Jensen2923118.040
Brock Chappell1210819.035
Jon McCall881110.126

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ULL's DC Jim Salgado (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Terrence Williams953100
Brent Gordon Jr.6210111
Jake St. Andre502120
Maurion Eleam472103
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Terrence Williams953100
Trey Fite101110
Cameron Whitfield302130
Caleb Kibodi241100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brent Gordon Jr.6210111
Maurion Eleam472103
Fitzgerald West Jr.222112

USC's OC Luke Huard (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jayden Maiava26540366%371124109.2
Sam Huard11100%100010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
King Miller15697286.275
Waymond Jordan8857656.540
Jayden Maiava5415762.921
Riley Wormley51803.66
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Terrell Anderson (Tr)39629516.175
Tanook Hines34561216.551
Jaden Richardson12148112.343
King Miller1611106.920

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USC's DC Gary Patterson (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Desman Stephens II863010
Christian Pierce643103
Deven Bryant (Tr)622012
Alex VanSumeren (Tr)502221
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kameryn Fountain3711610
Braylan Shelby276540
Jide Abasiri264420
Zuriah Fisher (Tr)194251
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marcelles Williams370004
Christian Pierce643103
Kamari Ramsey212022