NCAAF · September 4, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET
FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS @ USC
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Matchup Analysis
USC aerial attack challenges Fresno State secondary
USC's passing game, led by quarterback Miller Moss (2,555 yards) and receiver Makai Lemon (764 yards) in 2024, will test a Fresno State secondary that conceded 2,811 opponent passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns last season.
SourceMikey Keene's efficiency key for Bulldogs offense
Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene completed 69.44 percent of his throws for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2024, giving the Bulldogs an efficient short and intermediate passing game that can keep USC's defense on the field.
SourceBryson Donelson gives Fresno State downhill rushing threat
Running back Bryson Donelson brings a physical element to Fresno State's ground game after posting 600 rushing yards on 140 carries with five touchdowns and a 4.3-yard average in 2025, complementing their spread passing looks.
SourceKorey Foreman reunion adds edge in trenches
Defensive lineman Korey Foreman, listed on Fresno State's roster with USC as his previous school, now faces his former program in a matchup that could amplify his impact as a pass rusher and run defender against the Trojans' front.
SourceSeries history favors USC entering 2026 meeting
USC holds a 4–1 advantage over Fresno State with a four-game winning streak, including a 45–17 home victory in 2022 and an unbeaten 3–0 mark in Los Angeles, underscoring the Trojans' historical control of this matchup.
SourcePick Ideas
Spread angle: Fresno State inconsistency supports laying points
Fresno State's 2025 passing attack produced 2,030 yards with 13 touchdowns against 11 interceptions and suffered 17 sacks, suggesting enough offensive volatility that backing the more stable Power Five side against the spread is reasonable.
Game total: balanced USC offense and reliable Fresno kicking lean over
USC's 2026 offense averages 296 total yards with 169.5 on the ground, while Fresno State kicker Dylan Lynch went a perfect 34-for-34 on extra points and 21-for-27 on field goals for 97 points in 2025, indicating drives from both teams often end in scores that support an over look on the total.
Fresno State team total: Bulldogs' Pac-12 scoring history backs overs
Fresno State has previously exploded for 40 points in a 40–37 win and 38 points in a 38–14 win at UCLA, showing that the Bulldogs can clear mid-30s on the road against Pac-12 defenses and offering a bullish case for their team total over against USC.
Player prop: Woody Marks rushing overs in favorable game script
USC running back Woody Marks logged 1,133 rushing yards in 2024, with his workload and efficiency making overs on his rushing yards or anytime-touchdown props attractive if the Trojans control tempo at home.
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