USC vs Oregon State Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds & Picks
Pac-12 Showdown
The USC Trojans are 3-0 and are riding high in the early stages of the Lincoln Riley era. Next up is a meeting with the Oregon State Beavers, who are also 3-0.
This is a big game and one of the best on the whole national slate for college football in Week 4 of the 2022 season. Which team is the best bet versus the college football odds in this one?
Let’s check the latest NCAAF picks, stats, injury reports, and NCAAF odds for USC vs Oregon State. We’ve plenty of NCAAF predictions for you to consider.
USC Trojans
USC beat Fresno State to remain unbeaten. The Trojans converted three fourth downs in the first 1½ quarters of the game.
Quarterback Caleb Williams wasn’t especially sharp or precise in this game, but he made important plays on third and fourth downs to keep drives alive.
USC’s defense came up with multiple red-zone stops, something which has been a consistent feature of the Trojans’ first three games.
Left tackle Bobby Haskins got injured in this game and his backup, Mason Murphy, did not play well.
That is something USC has to worry about against Oregon State, which defeated USC last year and has not lost at home since the 2020 season. The Beavers were unbeaten at home in 2021.
Oregon State Beavers
Those who bet online saw Oregon State crushed Montana State in Week 3, but in many ways, the biggest moment of OSU’s season came in Week 2.
The Beavers trailed Fresno State on the final play of the game. Instead of kicking a game-tying field goal to force overtime, the Beavers decided to go for a touchdown from the Fresno State 3-yard line.
The Beavers scored a touchdown to win on the last play. They come into this game against USC with a ton of confidence.
USC vs Oregon State Injury Report
USC tight end Jude Wolfe is out. Left tackle Courtland Ford did not play last week against Fresno State. He is questionable for this game, but he might be upgraded to probable later in the week.
Haskins, Ford’s backup, suffered a shoulder injury against Fresno State in Week 3.
He is questionable to play but will likely be able to play if needed. USC edge rusher Romello Height is questionable. He suffered an injury in Week 2 against Stanford.
Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave, one of the team’s better pass catchers, is out for this game with an unspecified injury. Running back Trey Lowe is out.
Running back Isaiah Newell is questionable as well. Defensive back Alton Julian is questionable with a knee injury.
USC vs Oregon State Head-to-Head
The teams met last year. Oregon State won in the Los Angeles Coliseum, defeating USC 45-27. It was Oregon State’s first win against USC in Los Angeles since 1960.
USC vs Oregon State Game Information
- Game: USC (3-0) vs Oregon State (3-0)
- Location: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon
- Day/Time: Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 p.m. ET
- USC vs Oregon State Live Stream: ESPN
USC vs Oregon State Betting Lines
USC vs Oregon State Prediction
The Trojans have elite talent on offense but their defense is suspect. That’s a big concern for those looking to back them with their college football picks.
On top of that, their left tackle situation is cause for concern. Oregon State will keep this game close and will cover the spread in the sportsbook. Take the Beavers with the points.
