CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
USC
Offensive efficiency (PPA)91th pct.
Offensive success rate94th pct.
Explosiveness38th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)33th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed55th pct.
Havoc rate10th pct.
Rutgers
Offensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Offensive success rate67th pct.
Explosiveness88th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)4th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed5th pct.
Havoc rate8th pct.
USC · Returning production
Overall (PPA)59.2%
Passing90.9%
Rushing78.0%
Receiving26.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 11-13 · O/U 12-12 · avg. margin +7.7
Rutgers · Returning production
Overall (PPA)44.4%
Passing9.9%
Rushing92.6%
Receiving54.5%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 5-6 · O/U 6-5 · avg. margin -6.0
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026USC 42–35 Rutgers
2024Rutgers 20–42 USC
Venue & conditions
SHI Stadium · Piscataway, NJ
72°F · 10 mph wind · 3% precip. chance