Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
USC
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
USC entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
USC wins
Solid
Game Control
64.9%
USC wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → USC
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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USC 2026 Schedule
USC's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/29 | USC vs San José State | -31.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/5 | USC vs Fresno State | -19.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | USC vs Louisiana | -26.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | USC at Rutgers | -14.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | USC vs Oregon | +6.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | USC vs Washington | -3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | USC at Penn State | -2 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/24 | USC at Wisconsin | -13.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | USC vs Ohio State | +10 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/14 | USC at Indiana | +10.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | USC vs Maryland | -15.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | USC at UCLA | -8.5 | — | — | — | — |
Rutgers 2026 Schedule
Rutgers's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9/3 | Rutgers vs Massachusetts | -29.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 9/11 | Rutgers at Boston College | -1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Rutgers vs USC | +14.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Rutgers vs Howard | -23.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Rutgers vs Indiana | +22.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/17 | Rutgers at Maryland | +7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Rutgers at Northwestern | +4.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Rutgers vs Michigan | +15 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Rutgers at Wisconsin | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Rutgers vs Nebraska | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Rutgers at Penn State | +15 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Rutgers vs Michigan State | -3 | — | — | — | — |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season (prior year)
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ USC
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ USC
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ USC
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
USC Edge
USC +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
USC Edge
USC +14.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
USC
Lincoln Riley #15
36–17 (68%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Luke Huard
Yr 2
#40
DC
Gary Patterson
Yr 1
#34
Rutgers
Greg Schiano #68
99–108 (48%)
· Yr 7 at school
OC
Kirk Ciarrocca
Yr 3
#108
DC
Travis Johansen
Yr 1
#68
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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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 ✓
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: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an 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 ✓