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USC vs. Indiana odds, picks, predictions: Spread analysis and best bets for Big Ten duel

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Leboff, M. (2026, November 14). USC vs. Indiana odds, picks, predictions: Spread analysis and best bets for Big Ten duel. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/betting/usc-vs-indiana-odds-picks-predictions-college-football-best-bets-week-11/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-14 · by Michael Leboff

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USC faces Indiana in a college football game in Bloomington with Indiana as an 8.5-point favorite. Both teams are struggling with consistency; Indiana's defense is strong but their offense has faltered, while USC's offense has shown variability. The article suggests that the game will be low-scoring, predicting an under of 50.5 points at -110 odds.
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On November 14, 2026, No. 6 Indiana hosted No. 15 USC in a crucial Big Ten game, with playoff implications for both teams. Indiana’s defense, which had struggled earlier in the season, stepped up against USC’s high-scoring offense. In the game, USC's quarterback Jayden Maiava struggled, and backup Grant Wilson came in to throw two touchdown passes for Indiana. The Hoosiers capitalized on USC's mistakes, securing a 27-13 victory. This win boosted Indiana's chances for a playoff berth, while USC's loss likely eliminated them from serious contention. Indiana improved to 9-1, maintaining their playoff aspirations, while USC fell to 7-3.

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New York PostThis outlet14 Nov

USC faces Indiana in a college football game in Bloomington with Indiana as an 8.5-point favorite. Both teams are struggling with consistency; Indiana's defense is strong but their offense has faltered, while USC's offense has shown variability. The article suggests that the game will be low-scoring, predicting an under of 50.5 points at -110 odds.

USC vs. Indiana odds, picks, predictions: Spread analysis and best bets for Big Ten duel (this article)3 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star15 Nov

Grant Wilson threw two touchdown passes as No. 6 Indiana defeated No. 15 USC 27-13 on Saturday in Bloomington, Indiana. Wilson, making his first start for Indiana, had an uneven performance with 17 completions out of 27 for 305 yards and one interception. Indiana's victory, which was secured by two late interceptions, improved their record to 9-1 and helped solidify their playoff resume. USC, who struggled in the…

Grant Wilson throws 2 TD passes, No. 6 Indiana beats No. 15 USC 27-13 →3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Fox News15 Nov

Indiana Hoosiers secured a 27-13 victory over USC Trojans in Bloomington, bolstering their chances for a College Football Playoff berth. Both teams entered the game with crucial playoff implications, but it was Indiana's superior performance and critical defensive plays that sealed the win. USC's quarterback Jayden Maiava threw two interceptions, including one at the end of the game, while Indiana capitalized on…

Indiana Hoosiers boost College Football Playoff hopes with 27-13 win over USC Trojans →2 articles from Fox News on this story

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Michael Leboff
134 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
And a win over LSU on Saturday would all but guarantee the Longhorns a spot at the College Football Playoff. Texas vs. LSU odds, prediction Speaking of right turns, it was hard to see LSU’s performance against Alabama last weekend coming.
A victory over Oregon State on Saturday night would clinch a spot in the Pac-12 Championship for the Broncos, and put them one win closer to a spot in the College Football Playoff.
That defense will be put to the test on Saturday against USC, which is coming off a season-saving (and coach-saving) win over Ohio State last time out.
The Bulldogs are the new No. 1 after a win over Ole Miss, but Missouri is not an easy opponent, and the Tigers will relish the chance to upend Georgia’s season on Saturday.
Nobody in August would have had Wake Forest vs. SMU pegged as one of the most important games of the college football season, but alas, that’s where this crazy season has taken us.
Houston vs. Colorado odds, prediction Willie Fritz’s Cougars are going to be convinced they’re still in the College Football Playoff chase.
Everybody knew that Dianna Russini’s options for a comeback would be limited given the circumstances of her dismissal from The Athletic, but you’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who would have predicted her landing spot would be an offshore sportsbook.
A win over Newcastle on Monday would put some breathing room between Everton and the drop, but that’s far from a given.
Lincoln Riley’s seat at USC is getting hotter by the minute, and a loss to Wisconsin last time out may eventually be the proverbial final nail in the coffin, but
They are two-score favorites over UNC on Saturday, but they will also likely have one eye on Week 10 when they take on Notre Dame in one of the biggest games of the season. 21
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Hoosiers Indiana Ohio State Trojans USC

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Indiana ORG · 7× Hoosiers ORG · 6× USC ORG · 6× Ohio State ORG · 3× Trojans ORG · 3× Big Ten ORG · 2× Bloomington GPE · 2× Minnesota GPE · 2× College Football Playoff ORG · 1× the Big Dance ORG · 1×

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All but one of Indiana’s Big Ten wins have come by one possession; it needed overtime to win its last two games against Minnesota and Michigan, and the Hoosiers were defeated, 19-15, by an Ohio State team that has lost its last two games, albeit without Julian Sayin. Indiana’s offense, which was prolific last year, has stalled, and Curt Cignetti is not ready to commit to any quarterback for the rest of the season. Josh Hoover, who transferred from TCU to replace Fernando Mendoza, has been just OK and is dealing with an injury.
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That defense will be put to the test on Saturday against USC, which is coming off a season-saving (and coach-saving) win over Ohio State last time out.

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Last year, Indiana’s offense steamrolled everybody in its way. asserted
offense → steamroll → way
This year, it’s the Hoosiers’ defense that has them in the mix to repeat as national champions. asserted
that → ’ → champions
That defense will be put to the test on Saturday against USC, which is coming off a season-saving (and coach-saving) win over Ohio State last time out. asserted
which → put → State
USC vs. Indiana odds, prediction No. 6 Indiana (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) is in a better spot than No. 15 USC (7-2, 4-2), but neither team can afford a loss in this contest. asserted
team → afford → contest
The College Football Playoff committee had the Hoosiers down at No. 9 in their latest rankings, indicating that the Hoosiers are on thin ice when it comes to the Big Dance. asserted
it → have → Dance
Whether that’s fair or not is certainly up for debate, considering there are three two-loss teams (Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas) and three other one-loss teams (Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame) ahead of the defending national champions. asserted
’s → ’ → champions
But the truth is that Indiana has not looked completely at the races this season. asserted
Indiana → look → races
All but one of Indiana’s Big Ten wins have come by one possession; it needed overtime to win its last two games against Minnesota and Michigan, and the Hoosiers were defeated, 19-15, by an Ohio State team that has lost its last two games, albeit without Julian Sayin. Indiana’s offense, which was prolific last year, has stalled, and Curt Cignetti is not ready to commit to any quarterback for the rest of the season. Josh Hoover, who transferred from TCU to replace Fernando Mendoza, has been just OK and is dealing with an injury. asserted
who → come → injury
His deputy, Grant Wilson, led the Hoosiers to a win over Minnesota, but he’s been a backup in Bloomington the past two years. asserted
he → lead → Bloomington
USC’s defense isn’t a world-beater, but it’s hard to trust Indiana to put up crooked numbers on anybody right now. asserted
it → ’ → anybody
It’s a similar story when the Trojans have the ball. asserted
Trojans → ’ → ball
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps USC’s offense was shot out of a cannon to start the season, but the Trojans have been inconsistent of late. asserted
Trojans → get → season
Putting up 6.8 yards per play against Ohio State is noteworthy, but they were held to 3.2 yards per play against Wisconsin the game before that. asserted
they → put → that
Overall, the USC offense ranks 15th in SP+, 28th in yards per play and 23rd in points per play. asserted
offense → rank → play
Those are fine numbers, but they’re not gonna scare a defense that ranks inside the top-10 in just about every metric, and is ranked No. 2 by SP+. asserted
that → go → SP+
Expect points to be at a premium for this one. The Play: Under 50.5 points (-110, FanDuel) Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → expect → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → use → sports
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