Aug. 31, 2026 Updated 8:42 am EDT
The No. 14 USC Trojans (1-0) host the Fresno State Bulldogs (0-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Friday, September 4, 2026.
How to watch Fresno State Bulldogs vs. USC TrojansFresno State vs. USC odds
Spread: USC -22.5 (-112), Fresno State +22.5 (-111)
Favorite Moneyline: USC -3333
Underdog Moneyline: Fresno State +1300
Total: 51.5
Total Over Odds: -112
Total Under Odds: -107
Stats to know
Last year, USC put up 17.0 more points per game (35.8) than Fresno State allowed (18.8).
USC averaged 179.8 more yards per game (465.5) than Fresno State allowed per outing (285.7) last year.
Fresno State scored just 2.8 more points per game (25.8) than USC surrendered (23.0) last season.
Fresno State racked up only 2.1 more yards per game (352.9) than USC gave up (350.8) per contest last year.
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