USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup

Check out our free Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans pick and preview for this CFB week 5 game in Los Angeles. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 5 CFB matchup.

USC is the heavy favorite in this week five matchup against Wisconsin, with the point spread sitting at -15.5. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and will be broadcast on CBS. Both teams enter the game with a 2-1 record on the season. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points.

Badgers vs. Trojans Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Wisconsin Badgers at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Betting Odds USC -15.5, WISC +488 | USC -689 O/U 50.5

Badgers Preview:

Wisconsin is looking to bounce back after a 42-10 loss to Alabama. The Badgers, who were +14.5 point underdogs, not only fell short of the upset but also failed to cover the spread. This game’s over/under line was set at 47.5 points, but the teams combined for 52 points, hitting the over. With this loss, Wisconsin is now 2-1 for the season.

After trailing 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, Wisconsin was outscored 14-0 in the second quarter, putting them down 21-3 at halftime. The Badgers added a touchdown in the third quarter, but Alabama matched it, and Wisconsin managed just 7 points in the fourth quarter.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

Wisconsin's offense, led by Braedyn Locke, totaled 290 yards in their 42-10 loss to Alabama. Locke completed 13 of 26 passes for 125 yards, and his passer rating for the game was 76.6. The Badgers' offense also saw Will Pauling catch nine passes for 83 yards.

On the ground, Wisconsin ran the ball 41 times for 149 yards, with Chez Mellusi leading the way with 66 yards on 11 carries. The Badgers' lone touchdown came through the air, as Locke connected with his receivers for a total of 141 passing yards.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 407 yards and 42 points to Alabama in their most recent game. The Badgers were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 181 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Through the air, they surrendered 226 yards and three touchdowns on 16 completions.

Trojans Preview:

Trojans Offense Breakdown

In USC's 27-24 defeat to Michigan, the Trojans' offense put up 379 yards and 17 first downs. Their ground game, however, was limited to 96 yards on 21 attempts, and they failed to score on the ground. USC's passing game was more successful, with Miller Moss throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns, completing 54.9% of his passes. Moss' passer rating for the game was 82.39, and he also threw one interception.

Woody Marks was the Trojans' most effective rusher, averaging 7.7 yards per carry and totaling 100 yards on 13 attempts. Zachariah Branch led the receiving corps with six catches for 98 yards.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 291 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Michigan. The Trojans allowed just 32 passing yards on 7 completions, but their run defense was a major issue, giving up 291 yards on 45 carries. In total, USC allowed 323 yards and 27 points in the game.

Badgers vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Wisconsin Badgers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 23 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five home contests, the USC Trojans offense has averaged 33 points per game while allowing an average of 40. USC posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wisconsin Badgers have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the USC Trojans have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.