The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a bounce-back win as they beat Arkansas State 28-18, and USC is coming in off a bye, their last game was a win over Utah State 48-0.
Michigan Wolverines 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) vs. USC Trojans 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: CBS
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Line: USC -5.5 / O/U: 46.5
2024 Team Stats
Michigan:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 329.3 (17)
Passing Yards: 153.0 (18)
Rushing Yards: 176.3 (6)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 304.3 (13)
Passing Yards Allowed: 234.3 (16)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 70.0 (5)
2024 Points Scored: 23.3 (15)
2024 Points Allowed: 19.7 (14)
2024 Ranking: 18
USC:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 495.5 (3)
Passing Yards: 336.5 (1)
Rushing Yards: 159.0 (12)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 305.5 (14)
Passing Yards Allowed: 205.5 (12)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 100.0 (10)
2024 Points Scored: 37.5 (5)
2024 Points Allowed: 10.0 (6)
2024 Ranking: 11
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: USC leads 6-4-0
Current streak: USC has won three straight
Last Michigan win: 1/2/1989 (22-14)
Last USC win: 1/1/2007 32-18 (32-18)
2024 Player Stats
Michigan
Passing: Davis Warren – 48-72, 444 yards, 2-6 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Kalel Mullings – 36 ATT, 270 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving: Colston Loveland – 19 REC, 187 YDS, 1 TD
Tackles: Ernest Hausmann – 14 (8-6)
Sacks: Josaiah Stewart – 2.0
Interceptions: Will Johnson – 1
USC
Passing: Miller Moss – 48-66, 607 YDS, 2-0 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Woody Marks – 29 ATT, 171 YDS, 3 TD
Receiving: Lake McRee – 9 REC, 137 YDS, 0 TD
Tackles: Eric Gentry – 14 (10-4)
Sacks: Kamari Ramsey – 1
Interceptions: Mason Cobb – 1
Michigan Players To Watch:
Offense: Quarterback – Alex Orji – Junior
Orji is getting the starting nod this week in a game that Michigan has to have, he came in last weekend for Davis Warren going 2-4 for 12 yards and a touchdown. Look for Orji to keep the Trojans’ defense on their toes as he is ready to showcase his arm and could also beat them running the ball. With him being the quarterback who knows what kind of offense they will have set for him he will be a key to them winning this game.
Defense: Defensive Back – Will Johnson – Junior
Johnson will have the task of covering Lake McRee and he will need to keep this USC passing attack in check as they currently rank the best in the Big Ten throwing the ball, this Michigan defense needs to focus on their job ahead and not come out like they did against Texas.
Bottom Line: Michigan season may hang in the balance
Michigan may see things slip away with a loss this week but expect Sherrone Moore to have the boys ready to play. USC is no easy task but this will be their first game against a Big Ten team as a member of the Big Ten, look for the Michigan defense to prove themselves and have their best game of the season but the offense will have to step up if Michigan wants to win this game.
