Saturday's match between number 7 USC (8-2) and No. 13 Oregon (9-1) gives B1G time on CBS West Coast clash with major College football Playoff bets. With both teams vying for a spot in the 12-team bracket, this stage showcases what late-November football is all about.
Oregon has won four straight since an October loss to Indianawhile Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are on the rise, winning four straight Big Ten games for the first time. USC gets a landslide win over Iowa in scattered rain in Los Angeles, but the program has just one win at Autzen Stadium in its last five trips dating back to 2007.
Both teams have long been known for their high-powered offenses, but moving to the Big Ten has added even more advantages. What once seemed like a track and field competition may now look more like a brutal battle in which the driving force of the match is the two most effective fast attacks in the country. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET on CBS and will stream live on Paramount+.
USC vs. Oregon: Need to Know
Playoff paths: Oregon would be in the 12-team CFP bracket if it started today, but USC still has some work to do, ranking 13th in the committee's latest rankings. The win would give the Trojans a major boost to their resume heading into the regular season finale against an out-of-town opponent. UCLA. For the Ducks, a loss could be devastating – even with just two losses – because they lack a win against any team currently ranked in the CFP.
Effective violations: Oregon (39.0 ppg) and USC (38.2) rank among the top 10 scoring offenses. Freshman starting guard Dante Moore has shown poise in key moments, but the Ducks rely on a deep field line that averages 6.31 yards per carry against FBS opponents, best in the country. For the Trojans, it's a running back. King Miller gives a spark, but the star remains wide Snake liveone of three FBS players to reach 1,000 receiving yards this season.
Margin matters: Oregon (+23.0) and USC (+16.5) also rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring differential. But the Trojans have struggled away from home, posting an average margin of just +2.0 in actual road games (32nd in the FBS). While Lincoln Riley has two road wins in the Big Ten this season—at Nebraska And Purdue — he is only 2-6 in away games outside California since USC joined the conference last year.
Where to watch USC vs. Oregon live
Date: Saturday, November 22 | Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Autzen Stadium – Eugene, Oregon.
TV: CBS | Live broadcast: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
Streaming enabled Paramount+ Premium
USC vs Oregon Predictions, Predictions
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