- Matchup: USC Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: Cornhuskers (+7.0)
- Over/Under Total: 58
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2) will clash with the USC Trojans (5-2) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The Cornhuskers are entering this contest as 7.0-point underdogs, with a total set at 58.
This season, the USC Trojans come into this matchup with a record of 5-2. In their previous game, they faced the Notre Dame Fighting Irish but fell short, losing 34-24. The Trojans attempted 29 rushing plays, accumulating 68 rushing yards, averaging 2.3 yards per carry. They recorded a total of 396 yards over 71 offensive plays. Defensively, USC allowed 16 completions on 26 attempts, yielding 136 yards, which equates to a completion percentage of 61.5%. Against the run, they gave up 306 yards on 44 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per attempt.
With a total of 3,710 yards this season, the Trojans have scored 16 touchdowns through the air and 19 on the ground, while turning the ball over 10 times. They’ve managed to secure 180 first downs, but have incurred 45 penalties totaling 428 yards. USC averages 203.9 rushing yards per game, positioning them 23rd in the nation, and scoring an impressive 42.4 points per game.
On defense, the Trojans rank 56th nationwide, allowing an average of 23.1 points per game. Opponents are gaining an average of 4.1 yards per attempt and 136.7 rushing yards per game against them, with a cumulative total of 957 rushing yards surrendered through 7 games. In the passing game, USC has allowed 1,598 yards, ranking 51st in college football, giving up 228.3 yards and a completion percentage of 62.1% per game. Overall, they concede 365.0 yards per outing, placing them 68th in the country while allowing 14 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
The Cornhuskers also enter this matchup with a 6-2 record. Their last outing resulted in a 28-21 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. Nebraska’s defense allowed 30 rushing attempts for 172 yards (5.7 yards per carry), and the secondary recorded a completion percentage of 51.7%, yielding 159 yards on 15 of 29 throws. The Cornhuskers managed to accumulate 296 total yards over 61 offensive plays (4.9 yards per play) and averaged 4.0 yards per carry, totaling 155 yards on 39 attempts.
On the offensive side, the Cornhuskers rank 31st in Division 1, averaging 35.0 points per game. Nebraska’s offense averages 401.1 yards per contest, positioning them 59th in the nation. The team has accumulated 349 penalty yards across 38 infractions, ranking 112th in college football in terms of penalties. They’ve thrown 6 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while achieving 176 first downs. So far this season, Nebraska has amassed a total of 2,179 passing yards, averaging 272.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 26th in Division 1. They average 128.8 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,030 rushing yards.
This season, Nebraska has allowed a total of 1,252 rushing yards (156.5 yards per game) and 15 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they’ve permitted 3 passing touchdowns and 127.5 yards per game, ranking them 2nd in college football. Overall, the Cornhuskers have given up 157 points so far. Their defense has been effective in recovering 6 fumbles and intercepting 5 passes this year, with a total of 473 defensive plays, ranking them 36th in Division 1. The Nebraska defense is allowing an average of 19.6 points per game, positioning them 30th in the nation.
Who will emerge victorious in the USC Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers game against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Cornhuskers +7.0
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