USC vs Arizona Prediction, Game Preview

USC vs Arizona game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 9 game on Saturday, October 29

USC vs Arizona prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 9, Saturday, October 29


USC vs Arizona How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 29
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
How To Watch: FS1
Record: USC (6-1), Arizona (3-4)
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Why USC Will Win

The Trojans looked like they wanted to keep going at the very end of the tough 43-42 loss at Utah, but now they should be recharged after a week off.

The offense that’s been a wee bit inconsistent shouldn’t have any issues against an Arizona defense that allowed 580 yards or more in three of the last four games – all losses – with the one outlier the win over Colorado.

The Wildcats aren’t generating any pressure in the backfield – USC QB Caleb Williams should get plenty of time to let the downfield plays develop – with the run defense about to be in for a long day.

Oregon ran at will, Cal ripped off big dash after big dash, and it’s about to give up over 200 yards on the ground – the Trojans will give the backs more work this week.

However …

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Why Arizona Will Win

Arizona’s passing game has been fantastic.

The defense might give up yards and points far too quickly, but Jayden de Laura threw for over 400 yards in three of the last four games to keep opposing offenses pushing.

He has been bombing away, the deep group of receivers should press the Trojan corners, and opportunities to get the running game working will be there. The Cats don’t have to come up with huge yards on the ground, but they’ll make this interesting if they can flirt with five yards per carry.

The O will have its moments, but …

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What’s Going To Happen

Arizona has to force takeaways to pull this off, and it won’t.

Teams became far, far more careful – easily said than done – against the USC secondary, and the takeaways have slowed with two in the last three games after coming up with 15 in the first four games. However, Arizona has just one takeaway in the last four games.

USC has given away just one turnover all year long. It’s not going to screw up, the Wildcat D won’t hold on, and it’ll be a fun offensive show with the Trojans getting back on track.

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USC vs Arizona Prediction, Line

USC 48, Arizona 24
Line: USC -15.5, o/u: 75.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
USC vs Arizona Must See Rating (out of 5): 3
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Date: Saturday, November 14
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Network: FOX

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Why USC Will Win

Take the win, don’t ask questions, and move on.

The Trojans were pushed to the brink by Arizona State and came through with a miraculous finish to win 28-27. Kedon Slovis threw it 55 times, but he came up with 381 yards and two scores and came through in the clutch, and the team overcame four takeaways to pull it off.

The Arizona defense is going to need some time, and it’s not going to get it.

The linebacking corps should be one, but the pass rush is still going to be a concern, and the secondary that got hit too easily for 300 yards on a regular basis also has to prove it can start making more plays.

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Why Arizona Will Win

Turnovers were a problem in Week 1 for the Trojans, and Arizona needs them. There were three fumbles, Slovis threw a pick, and the Trojans needed everyone of their 556 yards to get the win.

The Wildcat offense needs to come out hot from the start, and the receivers are in place for QB Grant Gunnell to bomb away early on. Expect a shootout – the Arizona defense won’t have anything special to throw at the Trojan attack –  and as long as the O line can be merely okay, the production will come.

USC didn’t generate enough of a pass rush against ASU – Gunnell should have time.

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What’s Going To Happen

Arizona will be surprisingly good for a half.

The defense isn’t going to do anything to stop Slovis, but with a bit more time to prepare after missing last week’s game against Utah, it’ll be a good game that throws another scare into the Trojans – but not nearly as much of one as ASU did.

The Trojans will roar right away in the second half to put it away, the Wildcats will turn it over twice, and a fun game will quickly open up.

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USC vs Arizona Prediction, Line

USC 41, Arizona 20
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USC -14, o/u: 67.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Must See Rating: 2.5

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