The No. 11 USC Trojans are headed back to the midwest for another tricky Big Ten matchup. This time, they're going to Minneapolis to take on a Minnesota team still looking for its first conference win.
Last week, there's a decent chance Minnesota fans were rooting for USC when it hosted Wisconsin. The Trojans found themselves trailing 21-10 at halftime, but they orchestrated an impressive second-half rally for a 38-21 win. Quarterback Miller Moss ended his day with 308 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Receiver Ja'Kobi Lane was his go-to target with 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
The USC defense put the clamps on the Badgers in that second half and even put up some points of its own with a pick six.
Minnesota, in the midst of a brutal stretch, is riding a two-game losing streak. The Golden Gophers lost to Iowa in Week 4, and then fell to Michigan last week. This game against USC gives Minnesota a chance to get back on track before flying out to Los Angeles for a game against UCLA next week.
The Gophers' offense has had its share of struggles so far this season with quarterback Max Brosmer unable to find a rhythm. He's completed 66.2% of his throws for 1,094 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions.
Where to watch Minnesota vs. USC
- When: Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Huntington Bank Stadium -- Minneapolis
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Minnesota vs. USC spread, odds
USC is a currently 8.5-point favorite against Minnesota, according to the latest SportsLine consensus. The over/under for this one has been set at 52 points.
Minnesota vs. USC series history
- Sept. 3, 2011 -- USC 19, Minnesota 17
- Sept. 18, 2010 -- USC 32, Minnesota 21
- Sept. 27, 1980 -- USC 24, Minnesota 7
- Sept. 22, 1979 -- USC 48, Minnesota 14
- Sept. 21, 1968 -- USC 29, Minnesota 20