Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans
Washington Huskies3-1
USC Trojans4-1Two Big Ten programs coming off losses meet at the Coliseum on Saturday, Oct 3, 7:30 PM ET. USC is a heavy favorite at home, but Washington has won the last three meetings in this window.
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- USC Trojans -12, total of 57.5, fair moneyline at -307
- USC is 4-1 (L1), Washington is 3-1 (L1)
- Washington has won the last 3 meetings listed, including a 26-21 win at Husky Stadium in November 2024
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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The Community Signal on BettorEdge
57 percent of BettorEdge open interest is on USC. Neither side is currently quoting a BettorEdge moneyline number better than the fair market price, so the fair price in the markets is USC -307, Washington +300. Neither side has a BettorEdge edge here: set your own number and post it to the board.
The Form
USC is averaging 39.8 points per game and allowing 26.4, with four wins before dropping a 27-41 decision to Oregon at home in their last game. Washington is averaging 28 points per game and allowing 16.8, but just dropped a 24-27 home loss to Minnesota after three straight wins. Both teams finished 9-4 last season.
The Recent Meetings
In the last 8 seasons only, Washington leads this matchup 3-0: a 28-14 win in 2019, a 52-42 win at this same Coliseum venue in 2023, and a 26-21 win at Husky Stadium last November. The Trojans have not beaten the Huskies in any of the three listed meetings, which is worth keeping in mind against a 12-point spread.
How the Game Sets Up
USC's offensive output and home field make the -12 spread look reasonable on paper, but Washington has covered history in this spot and arrives with a stout defensive average of 16.8 points allowed per game. The total of 57.5 is high, and both offenses have shown they can score, though Washington's defense has been tighter than USC's so far this season. With no BettorEdge number currently beating the market on the spread or moneyline, this is a spot to post your own price on BettorEdge and let the community trade into it.
How to play it
The community leans USC at 57 percent, but the recent meetings and Washington's defensive numbers make the 12-point spread worth scrutinizing.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Washington StateW 24-10
- vs Utah StateW 16-14
- vs Eastern WashingtonW 48-16
- vs MinnesotaL 24-27
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: L1. Home: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA.
- vs San José StateW 42-26
- vs Fresno StateW 39-0
- vs LouisianaW 49-30
- at RutgersW 42-35
- vs OregonL 27-41
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: L1. Home: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA.
Matchup history
Washington Huskies and USC Trojans last played on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, when the Washington Huskies won 26–21. Over the last 3 meetings: Washington Huskies 3, USC Trojans 0.
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Preseason scouting report
Washington Huskies
- Demond Williams returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,065 yards, 25 TDs, and 8 INTs, as well as 611 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Oregon transfer Jayden Limar is expected to start (262 yards, 3 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with their top returner being Dezmen Roebuck (560 yards, 7 TDs). Kennesaw State transfer Christian Moss is also expected to start (689 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning four starting offensive lineman that allowed 34 sacks in 2025 (T-117th in CFB)
USC Trojans
- New defensive coordinator in Gary Patterson (Baylor Consultant; Former TCU Coach - 2021)
- Jayden Maiava returns at QB after a 2025 season of 3,711 yards (5th in CFB), 24 TDs, and 10 INTs, as well as 157 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Top two RBs from last season return in King Miller (972 yards, 8 TDs) and Waymond Jordan (576 yards, 5 TDs in 6 games due to injury)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Tanook Hines (561 yards, 2 TDs). NC State transfer WR Terrell Anderson is expected to start (629 yards, 5 TDs), as well as freshman TE Mark Bowman (4-Star Player, #2 TE in Class of 2026 per 247 Sports)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans start?+
Washington Huskies at USC Trojans kicks off Saturday, Oct 3, 7:30 PM ET at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans?+
The USC Trojans are favored at -317 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -12 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans?+
The spread is USC Trojans -12, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Washington and USC's records in 2026?+
The Washington Huskies are 3-1 and the USC Trojans are 4-1 this season. Washington is scoring 28 points a game and allowing 16.8; USC is scoring 39.8 and allowing 26.4.
When did Washington and USC last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, when Washington Huskies won 26-21 at Husky Stadium. Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Washington has won 3 and USC 0.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the USC Trojans. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 3, 7:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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