How to watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans: TV channel, college football live stream info, start time

3rd quarter report

USC is on the road, but doesn't look any worse. Against Minnesota they gained a lead of 17:10.

If USC keeps playing like this, they will increase their record to 4-1 in no time. On the other hand, Minnesota will have to settle for a 2-4 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).

Who plays

#11 USC Trojans @ Minnesota Golden Gophers

Current records: USC 3-1, Minnesota 2-3

Here's how to watch

• When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Huntington Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: Big Ten Network
• Consequences: CBS Sports App
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Ticket price: $25.49

What you should know

The USC Trojans and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will face off in a Big Ten Bowl Subdivision battle on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Huntington Bank Stadium. The two teams have only allowed a few points on average (the Trojans: 17, the Golden Gophers: 15.4), so any points scored are well earned.

USC suffered a loss while playing on the road two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them the motivation they needed on Saturday. They celebrated a clear 38:21 victory over Wisconsin. A big part of the win was the Trojans' ability to finish drives: They scored a touchdown on all four trips to the red zone.

A big part of USC's win was due to the chemistry between Miller Moss and his top target Ja'Kobi Lane. Moss threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, while Lane had 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Lane a new career high in total yards.

Meanwhile, Minnesota didn't have enough to beat Michigan on Saturday, falling 27-24. The Golden Gophers have had trouble against the Wolverines of late, as their game on Saturday was their fifth straight loss.

Despite the loss, Minnesota got a standout performance from Darius Taylor, who gained 88 total yards and two touchdowns. Max Brosmer was another key player, throwing for 258 yards and a touchdown.

Minnesota wasn't very productive on the ground, finishing the game with just 38 rushing yards. That's the fewest rushing yards they've managed all season.

USC's win increased its record to 3-1. Minnesota currently has a losing record of 2-3.

Looking ahead, USC is the favorite in this game as the experts predict a win by 8.5 points. This contest will be their fifth consecutive time being considered favorites (so far they are 3-1 against the standings over this stretch).

Opportunities

According to the latest college football odds, USC is the heavy favorite against Minnesota by 8.5 points.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the starting position, as the Trojans were considered 9.5-point favorites at the start of the game.

The over/under is 45.5 points.

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Minnesota Injury Report

• Jalen Logan-Redding: questionable (unknown)
• Darius Green: out (unknown)
• Justin Walley: questionable (unknown)
• Quentin Redding: outForSeason (undisclosed)
• Maverick Baranowski: out (unknown)
• Pierce Walsh: Out (leg)

Injury report for USC

• Akili Arnold: questionable (unknown)
• Lake McRee: out (lower body)
• Eric Gentry: out (unknown)
• Raesjon Davis: outForSeason (undisclosed)
• Bear Alexander: outForSeason (transfer portal)
• Makai Lemon: probable (undisclosed)