Sat Sep 28 13:28:27 UTC 2024: ## USC Favored to Dominate Wisconsin in Big Ten Rivalry Matchup

**Los Angeles, CA** – The USC Trojans will host the Wisconsin Badgers in a new Big Ten rivalry matchup on Saturday, with the Trojans favored to win by 14.5 points. The game will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

The Trojans (2-1) are coming off a loss to Michigan in their Big Ten debut, while the Badgers (2-1) have a bye week under their belt. Both teams have shown strong defensive performances, with Wisconsin ranking seventh in FBS in time of possession and USC boasting a strong red-zone defense.

USC’s offense is led by running back Woody Marks, who has consistently produced over 140 scrimmage yards per game, while wide receiver Zachariah Branch has shown impressive growth in his sophomore season. The Trojans are looking to contain Wisconsin’s offense, which has struggled to surpass 28 points in their last 11 regular season games.

The Badgers, under new head coach Luke Fickell, are known for their disciplined play and strong defense. They boast the fewest penalty yards in the nation and have yet to throw an interception this season.

SportsLine’s advanced projection model is leaning Over on the total, predicting a combined score of 61 points. The model also sees one side of the spread hitting nearly 60% of the time, though it has not revealed its specific prediction for the game’s outcome.

Fans can catch the action live on CBS or stream the game on Paramount+, available with a 7-day free trial.

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