Aug. 31, 2026 5:44 am EDT Updated

The Fresno State Bulldogs (0-0) visit the No. 14 USC Trojans (1-0) 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 scored 17.0 more points per game (35.8) than Fresno State gave up (18.8).
USC racked up 465.5 yards per game last season, 179.8 more yards than the 285.7 Fresno State gave up per outing.
Fresno State averaged just 2.8 more points per game (25.8) than USC gave up (23.0) last year.
Fresno State averaged 352.9 yards per game last year, just 2.1 more than the 350.8 USC gave up per matchup.

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