The USC Trojans have started the season off at 4-0. They have beaten four teams with a combined record of just 2-10. UCLA is 3-2 this season and they have won two in a row. USC ranks 42nd in total offense and 30th in scoring, with 33.3 points a game. On defense, they rank 34th in total yards allowed and 36th in points allowed, giving up just 21.8 ppg. The offense is led by Kedon Slovis with 1257 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Bruins started the season slowly, getting off to a 1-2 start. They have now won two in a row albeit over Arizona State and Arizona, who are a combined 0-6 on the year. In their wins, it has been their defense that has stood out allowing just 12.7 points in those three games. In their two losses, the defense has given up 43 points a game. The offense has struggled a little bit in their last two games putting up just 26.0 points when compared to the 37.0 points a game they were averaging in their first three games. The offense is led by Dorian Thompson-Robinson with 691 passing yards to go with eight TDs and two INTs. He has also rushed for 210 yards and three TDs. He is listed as questionable for this game, however.

The Trojans have averaged 31.0 points a game in their wins against Arizona and Arizona State this year. The Bruins have won their last two games in a row against those same teams and averaged just 26 points a game. The UCLA defense has allowed 40 ppg in their two games against winning teams, compared to just 12.7 ppg in their three games against teams with a losing record. USC has an explosive offense that is more than capable of covering the small number.

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