Indiana's defense has allowed just 112 points all season as USC Trojans roll into Bloomington for a Saturday, November 14, 2026 kickoff at Memorial Stadium.
Indiana Hoosiers enter at 8-1 on a two-game winning streak. USC Trojans arrive at 7-2, having won their last game.
Game details
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| TV | CBS |
| Line | Indiana Hoosiers -8.5 | O/U 50.5 (market view) |
| USC Trojans record | 7-2 |
| Indiana Hoosiers record | 8-1 |
The matchup
USC Trojans topped Ohio State Buckeyes 30-18 in week nine, a bounce-back from a 7-24 loss at Wisconsin Badgers in week eight. Before that stretch, they beat Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23 on the road in week six, knocked off Washington Huskies 25-21 at home in week five, and dropped a 27-41 decision to Oregon Ducks in week four.
Indiana Hoosiers beat Minnesota Golden Gophers 23-16 in week nine and Michigan Wolverines 13-6 in week eight, following a 15-19 loss to Ohio State Buckeyes in week seven. They also took down Nebraska Cornhuskers 20-17 in week six and ran past Rutgers Scarlet Knights 47-15 in week five.
Key matchups
No individual starters are listed for this one, so the matchup comes down to the numbers on the scoreboard. USC Trojans have put up 292 points this season, matching Indiana Hoosiers' offensive output exactly. The difference shows up on the other side of the ball: Indiana's defense has surrendered only 112 points, well below the 218 USC has given up. If that gap holds, it's the kind of edge that swings a game like this.
The pick
The market has Indiana Hoosiers favored by 8.5, with a market score of 30-21 and a total of 50.5. Indiana's defense has been the story of the season, allowing just 112 points, and the Hoosiers get this one at home while riding a two-game win streak. USC Trojans will need their offense, which has matched Indiana point for point at 292, to keep pace against a unit that's been tough to crack all year.
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| USC Trojans | Wk9 W 30-18 vs Ohio State Buckeyes, Wk8 L 7-24 vs Wisconsin Badgers, Wk6 W 31-23 vs Penn State Nittany Lions |
| Indiana Hoosiers | Wk9 W 23-16 vs Minnesota Golden Gophers, Wk8 W 13-6 vs Michigan Wolverines, Wk7 L 15-19 vs Ohio State Buckeyes |
Written by Cole Saturday, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores and box scores), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.