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Sat 19 Sep 2026, 3:30 PM ET
USC Trojans
VS
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 48 markets for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights and backs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 23.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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Game markets graded
28
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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
with a 23.5-point head start
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 23.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win48.0%
The price says50.0%

The model graded 48 markets for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 19 Sep 2026, 3:30 PM ET.

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Spread Rutgers Scarlet Knights 23.5 Lean48% chance -110
Moneyline Members only Long-shot17% chance Members
Alt Spread Members only Lean43% chance Members
Spread Members only High78% chance Members
Receptions × 7 props Highup to 99% Members
Rush Attempts × 3 props Highup to 99% Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Highup to 100% Members
Passing TDs × 2 props Highup to 100% Members
Rushing Yards × 4 props Highup to 98% Members
Receiving Yards × 8 props Highup to 95% Members
Completions × 1 prop Highup to 67% Members
Rush TDs × 1 prop Long-shotup to 39% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

USC Trojans and Rutgers Scarlet Knights last met on Sat 19 Sep 2026: USC Trojans won 42-35. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

USC Trojans

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
FactorThis fixture
AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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Player props

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KJ Duff Rutgers Receptions
Antwan Raymond Rutgers Rush Attempts
Dylan Lonergan Rutgers Passing Yards
Jayden Maiava USC Passing TDs
Antwan Raymond Rutgers Rushing Yards

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USC Trojans @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights — what the model found

Our model graded 48 betting markets for USC Trojans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights — 20 on the game itself and 28 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 48 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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USC Trojans @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights — model preview

Rutgers Scarlet Knights v USC Trojans, 19 September 2026. Top of the list: Under 58 Total Points. Our model likes 5 bets in this game.

On Saturday 19 September 2026, Rutgers Scarlet Knights play USC Trojans in college football. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 58 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 58 Total Points (-110)

Odds available at Fanatics at time of publishing

On Saturday 19 September 2026, Rutgers Scarlet Knights host USC Trojans in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 58 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 58 points between them. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at Fanatics. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Trojans vs Knights, or as Knights vs Trojans. The most recent game between them was Saturday 19 September 2026. The model has generated 20 game picks and 28 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 19 Sep 2026USC Trojans beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-35 on the road

USC Trojans: last 5 results

  1. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Ohio State Buckeyes 30-18
  2. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Wisconsin Badgers 7-24
  3. 10 Oct 2026Wonat Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23
  4. 3 Oct 2026Wonvs Washington Huskies 25-21
  5. 26 Sep 2026Lostvs Oregon Ducks 27-41

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Lostat Wisconsin Badgers 10-31
  2. 31 Oct 2026Lostvs Michigan Wolverines 21-28
  3. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Northwestern Wildcats 14-42
  4. 17 Oct 2026Wonat Maryland Terrapins 37-30
  5. 3 Oct 2026Lostvs Indiana Hoosiers 15-47

Quick answers

Who won the last Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs USC Trojans game? USC Trojans won their last meeting 42-35 on 19 September 2026.

How have USC Trojans and Rutgers Scarlet Knights done lately? USC Trojans won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold. Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: the season so far

From every final score this season

USC Trojans are 7-2 this season and Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-7. Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-4 at home. USC Trojans are 2-1 on the road. Rutgers Scarlet Knights score 25.8 points a game and let in 32.4. USC Trojans score 32.4 and let in 24.2. Rutgers Scarlet Knights games have averaged 58 points in total; USC Trojans games have averaged 57. Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost their last 3.

SeasonUSC TrojansRutgers Scarlet Knights
Won-lost7-22-7
At home5-11-4
On the road2-11-3
Points scored a game32.425.8
Points let in a game24.232.4
Points scored at home35.330.0
Points scored away26.720.5
Against winning sides5-20-5
Current runWon 1Lost 3
Biggest win39-0 vs Fresno State Bulldogs58-7 vs Howard Bison
Heaviest loss24-7 at Wisconsin Badgers47-15 vs Indiana Hoosiers

Teams they have both played

  • Against Wisconsin Badgers: Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost 10-31 on the road; USC Trojans lost 7-24 on the road.

Quick answers

How are Rutgers Scarlet Knights doing this season? Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-7 this season: 1-4 at home and 1-3 on the road.

How many points do USC Trojans score a game? USC Trojans score 32.4 points a game this season and let in 24.2, across 9 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

USC Trojans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
USC Trojans 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sat 19 Sep 2026, USC Trojans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights: USC Trojans won 42-35.

DateGameScoreWinner
19 Sep 2026USC Trojans @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights35–42USC Trojans
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