As the curtain rises on the College Football season, anticipation fills the air as the San Jose State Spartans prepare to orchestrate a significant upset early in the campaign, facing off against the formidable USC Trojans on their own turf.

The Spartans enter the fray fresh from their appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl last season, led by the guiding hand of Brent Brennan. Despite a commendable 7-5 record, the Spartans stumbled in their bout against Eastern Michigan during that bowl game.

Meanwhile, under the astute leadership of Lincoln Riley, the USC Trojans are brimming with ambitious aspirations for the 2023 season. Garnering the sixth spot in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls, the Trojans exude confidence.

The upcoming clash sees the Trojans cast as colossal NCAAF betting favorites, boasting a daunting -30.5 point spread for this home encounter. The game’s total score is projected at 66.5 points.

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San Jose State Spartans vs USC Trojans | PAC-12 | NCAAF Week 0
Spread: San Jose State +30.5 -110 / USC -30.5 -110
Moneyline: SJSU +1575 / USC -10000
Total: 66.5 – Over -110 / Under -110

Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 8:00 PM | PAC12
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

San Jose Spartans Looking at the Major Upset Bid

2023 San Jose Spartans
Quarterback: Chevan Cordeiro
Coach: Brent Brennan | 7th season

The Spartans, building upon their foundation from the previous season, are poised for further progress. The preceding year witnessed the Spartans secure a respectable second place within the West Division of the Mountain West Conference.

The commencement of their journey was marked by a 4-1 streak, marred only by a narrow defeat at the hands of Auburn in front of a vibrant 83,000-strong audience. The following losses unfolded on the roads against Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State.

The Spartans earned distinction as a very formidable passing team nationally, averaging over 272 yards per game through the air. The offense settled at the 75th spot, amassing 27.4 points per game. On the defensive front, they conceded an average of 20.3 points per game. 

Spearheading their offensive charge, Chevan Cordeiro resumes his role as the Spartans’ quarterback. In the previous season, he showcased his mettle by amassing 3,250 passing yards and 23 touchdowns with a mere six interceptions.

This season, Cordeiro is armed with a fresh array of targets, although his primary threat, Elijah Cooks, has embarked on a journey to the NFL as part of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans

2023 USC Trojans
Quarterback: Caleb Williams | 2022 Heisman Trophy winner
Coach: Lincoln Riley | 2nd season

For the Trojans, the grand pursuit of the College Football playoff crown remains paramount. Last season, their aspirations were stifled as they succumbed to Utah in the Pac-12 title match, marking their second loss to the Utes in that campaign. This disappointment was compounded by a narrow 46-45 defeat to Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, concluding their season with an 11-3 record.

Returning to the helm is Caleb Williams, a reigning Heisman Trophy winner who masterminded the Trojans’ offensive prowess the previous year, contributing to their status as the third-highest point-scoring team in all of College Football. His stat line glittered with 4,537 passing yards and an impressive 42 touchdowns, a feat underscored by a mere five interceptions. Williams held sway for most of the season, with his backup making a mere 14 attempts.

With the departure of Travis Dye, the mantle of the Trojans’ running game now rests on the shoulders of Austin Jones and Darwin Barlow, who together tallied close to 1,000 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in the preceding season. The departure of Jordan Addison left a void.

Still, the return of Mario Williams and the collaboration with former Arizona standout Dorian Singer is expected to provide a potent receiving threat.

As the Trojans embark on their final season in the Pac-12, they are driven to culminate their chapter with a resounding crescendo.

Eager to dominate and make an indelible mark, they intend to light up the scoreboard. Their offensive fervor was unmistakably evident last season when they tallied an astounding 66 points in their opener against Rice.

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While replicating that feat seems unlikely, their offensive prowess remains unquestionable. Predictions lean toward the Trojans prevailing in this contest, with an anticipated final score of USC 59-21 over the valiant Spartans of San Jose State.

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