Last week was a College Football Betting reality check for Prime Time. Oregon ran the Buffs off the field for an easy payout. Following a 3-0 start that included two sellout crowds at Folsom Field. Colorado became the biggest story in college football. Gambling activity and TV ratings have shown a sharp increase on the Buffs. Indeed, Week 4 brought Colorado’s toughest game to date in 2023. The Oregon Ducks are one of the nation’s best teams. Autzen Stadium has an intimidating atmosphere. Oregon’s roster is deeper than Colorado’s. And the Ducks’ offense exploited the weak Colorado defense.
USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 30, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| USC | -22½ ( -110 ) | 73½ ( -110 ) | -2160 |  |
| Colorado | +22½ ( -110 ) | 73½ ( -110 ) | +1140 | |
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USC Trojans Team Overview
Last game, the USC Trojans won 42-28 against the Arizona State Sun Devils as 34.5-point road favorites. The game went over the online wagering total of 62. USC has a record of 4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. USC ranks 3rd for total offense, 3rd for passing, 35th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 78th overall, 73rd against the pass, 79th against the rush, and 47th for points allowed. Also, USC ranks 73rd for fewest turnovers lost and 105th for takeaways.
Southern California stumbled through its first road test, laboring long enough to allow a beleaguered and battered underdog to hang around. The Trojans’ defense stepped up first. Then Caleb Williams closed the door. To show, Williams threw for 322 yards and accounted for five touchdowns. At the same time, Marshawn Lloyd ran for 154 yards. The high-scoring Trojans were off-kilter offensively for long stretches. USC was plagued by ill-timed penalties and an early fumble on their own end.
Consider that USC had a touchdown negated by a penalty. The Trojans lost a fumble to set up an Arizona State score. And then they turned it over deep in the Sun Devils’ end in the third quarter. By contrast, the Trojans’ defense tightened while the offense stagnated. USC totaled three big sacks. Including one that led to a fumble by Arizona State quarterback Drew Pyne near midfield. USC kept up the defensive pressure, finishing with seven of its eight sacks in the second half.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes lost 42-6 against the Oregon Ducks as 21.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 70.5. Colorado has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 54th for total offense, 5th for passing, 131st for rushing, and 51st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 129th overall, 115th against the pass, 125th against the rush, and 116th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 106th for fewest turnovers lost and 22nd for takeaways.
At the onset, Coach Prime’s son Shedeur Sanders went into Saturday averaging 417.0 passing yards per game. Including ten touchdowns against one interception. He completed 23 of 33 passes for 159 yards and a late touchdown against the Ducks. Also, he was sacked seven times. Colorado’s offensive line remains suspect and has allowed 23 sacks in 2023. The loss was Colorado’s first game without two-way standout Travis Hunter. In turn, Hunter was sent to the hospital with a lacerated liver from a late hit in the Week 3 game against Colorado State.
USC at Colorado SBG Free Picks
Specifically, USC enters a classic College Football Betting letdown spot at Colorado. The public will flock to the Trojans. Colorado will offer more value.
USC at Colorado SBG Best Bet: Colorado Buffaloes.