Michigan vs. USC College Football Preview and Prediction
Josh Pate's College Football ShowOctober 8, 20258 min38,047 views
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- π The upcoming game between Michigan and USC is a major Big Ten matchup, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 PM Eastern.
- π Last year's game saw Michigan win 27-24, with a dominant rushing performance including long touchdown runs.
- π Michigan's ground game is explosive, ranking second nationally in runs of 40+ yards and first in runs of 50+ yards.
USC's Defensive Challenges
- π« USC has not allowed long runs of 40+ or 50+ yards this season, and has not faced a ground game of Michigan's caliber.
- β The key question is whether USC's defense can scale its production against Michigan's powerful run game, especially after struggling against Illinois.
USC's Offensive Potential
- π― USC quarterback Jayden Daniels is averaging over 300 passing yards per game and is highly regarded by Lincoln Riley.
- γ½οΈ Michigan's defense is strong against the run (7th nationally) but weaker against the pass (59th), which could allow USC's offense to find success.
- β‘ USC's defense has a top 25 pressure rate and defensive coordinator Danton Lenoir is considered a strong hire, capable of pressuring quarterbacks.
Josh Pate's Prediction and Betting Insights
- π€ Josh Pate admits to having a "Michigan problem," having been proven wrong multiple times when picking against them.
- π Despite USC being favored by models and oddsmakers (USC -1 to -2.5), Pate is picking Michigan to win, citing their physicality.
- ποΈ For fans looking to buy last-minute tickets, SeatGeek is recommended with code PET10 for discounts.
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