ESPN College Football Odds: Southern California vs Ohio State

The Southern Cal Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ohio Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 44. After San Jose State scored the first three points of the afternoon, USC put up 56, to win 56-3 in Week 1. The Trojans covered the 35-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 47. It was closer than expected but Ohio State held on to beat Navy 31-27 in Week 1. The Buckeyes failed to cover as 22-point home favorites, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 46.5. Team records: Southern Cal: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Ohio State: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS Southern Cal most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing outside the conference are 10-0 Ohio State most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Southern Cal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Cal's last 5 games Southern Cal is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home Ohio State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Next up: Southern Cal at Washington, Saturday, September 19 Ohio State at Toledo, Saturday, September 19