The Nittany Lions will play the Trojans on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBS, Paramount+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Penn State and USC taking place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Penn State has a 99.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for USC is 94.67.
- Away Penn State - Heading into Week 7, Penn State currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home USC - USC has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 7 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Penn State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Penn State ranks 4th (172) in the Big Ten Conference, with USC currently ranking 7th (154) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Penn State stands 16th (57) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. USC sits at 9th (92) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Penn State has a 5-0 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with USC currently 3-2 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Penn State clashes with USC in a crucial Week 7 matchup.
This game will be held at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, adding to the excitement.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Penn State holds a slight advantage over USC.
Penn State comes into this game undefeated at 5-0, while USC stands at 3-2 currently. Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Nittany Lions at Trojans Odds
| Underdog USC | Favorite Penn State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog USC | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while USC is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 50.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and USC is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Penn State
USC
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | -3.5 -115+3.5 -105 |
Underdog USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 USC underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Penn State at USC Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Penn State
USC
First Team To Score
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | -155+120Bet |
Penn State
USC
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | -190+125+10000Bet |
Penn State
USC
Game to Overtime
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Penn State
USC
Both Teams Score 10+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -1100No +600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Penn State
USC
Both Teams Score 20+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -125No +100Bet |
Penn State
USC
Both Teams Score 30+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +475No -750Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 7 | Penn State vs USC Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Penn State by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 Penn State | 6-1 | 0.857 | 9 | 1 | 330 | 136 | 5-1 | 4-0 | W2 |
| USC | 3-5 | 0.375 | 5 | 5 | 303 | 220 | 4-1 | 0-4 | W1 |
Penn State & USC Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Penn State | +1800 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM USC YR: futures available
Penn State & USC Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia | PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Penn State | PSU 34, BGSU 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UCLA vs Penn State | PSU 27, UCLA 11 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Penn State vs Wisconsin | PSU 28, WIS 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Penn State | PSU 35, WASH 6 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Purdue | PSU 49, PUR 10 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Penn State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | USC vs LSU | USC 27, LSU 20 Sunday, September 1st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Utah State vs USC | USC 48, USU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | USC vs Michigan | MICH 27, USC 24 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Wisconsin vs USC | USC 38, WIS 21 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | USC vs Minnesota | MINN 24, USC 17 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | USC vs Maryland | MD 29, USC 28 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Rutgers vs USC | USC 42, RUTG 20 Friday, October 25th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | USC vs Washington | WASH 26, USC 21 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Nebraska vs USC | USC 28, NEB 20 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | USC vs UCLA | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 10:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Notre Dame vs USC | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Penn State vs USC College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Penn State vs USC Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn State vs USC Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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