Washington at USC Week 10 College Football Matchup Washington at USC Matchup - Week 10
Sat, Nov 4 2023 · Week 10 · 🏟 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA · Turf · 93,607 cap
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington
39
USC
34
P&R Line Washington -5.5
P&R Total O/U 72.5
Confidence 86 High
Vegas Washington -3.0 · O/U 76.0
Matchup Prediction
Washington has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Washington wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Washington wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Washington -3.0
O/U 76.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Washington 2nd straight Road Game
Washington 2023 Schedule
Washington's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Washington vs Boise State-14.0W56–1959.0W56–19OY
Sat 9/9Washington vs Tulsa-34.0W43–1066.5W43–10UN
Sat 9/16Washington at Michigan State-14.5W41–757.0W41–7UY
Sat 9/23Washington vs California-21.0W59–3255.5W59–32OY
Sat 9/30Washington at Arizona-20.0W31–2466.0W31–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Washington vs Oregon-3.0W36–3367.0W36–33ON
Sat 10/21Washington vs Arizona State-28.0W15–759.5W15–7UN
Sat 10/28Washington at Stanford-27.5W42–3362.0W42–33ON
Sat 11/4Washington at USC-3.0W52–4276.0W52–42OY
Sat 11/11Washington vs Utah-9.5W35–2848.5W35–28ON
Sat 11/18Washington at Oregon State+1.5W22–2062.5W22–20UY
Sat 11/25Washington vs Washington State-16.0W24–2168.5W24–21UN
Fri 12/1Washington vs Oregon+9.0W34–3167.0W34–31UY
Mon 1/1Washington vs Texas+3.0W37–3161.5W37–31OY
Mon 1/8Washington vs Michigan+5.5L13–3455.5L13–34UN
USC 2023 Schedule
USC's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/26USC vs San José State-31.5W56–2866.0W56–28ON
Sat 9/2USC vs Nevada-37.5W66–1463.5W66–14OY
Sat 9/9USC vs Stanford-28.5W56–1070.5W56–10UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/23USC at Arizona State-34.5W42–2862.0W42–28ON
Sat 9/30USC at Colorado-22.0W48–4174.5W48–41ON
Sat 10/7USC vs Arizona-21.0W43–4169.5W43–41ON
Sat 10/14USC at Notre Dame+3.0L20–4861.0L20–48ON
Sat 10/21USC vs Utah-7.5L32–3451.5L32–34ON
Sat 10/28USC at California-10.5W50–4967.5W50–49ON
Sat 11/4USC vs Washington+3.0L42–5276.0L42–52ON
Sat 11/11USC at Oregon+12.5L27–3678.5L27–36UY
Sat 11/18USC vs UCLA-6.0L20–3865.5L20–38UN
Wed 12/27USC vs Louisville+4.5W42–2858.0W42–28OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
Washington PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington #7
+0.666
USC #6
+0.578
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington #11
+0.811
USC #14
+0.611
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington #89
0.152
USC #116
0.140
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Washington Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington #12
+8.287
USC #4
+8.917
USC Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington #4
+0.987
USC #15
+0.915
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington #25
69.0
USC #44
69.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Washington Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington
17.4
USC
17.0
Offense Rating
Washington
24.6
USC
26.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington
7.1
USC
9.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington #23
1.75
USC #54
1.33
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #21
0.63
USC #58
0.78
Washington +0.42
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington #1
74.8
USC #1
58.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #10
13.3
USC #58
28.0
Washington +16.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Washington with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Washington
Kalen DeBoer #1
14–2 (88%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ryan Grubb Yr 2 #1
DC William Inge Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
USC
Lincoln Riley #1
14–3 (82%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Josh Henson Yr 2 #1
DC Alex Grinch Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself