CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
San José State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)41th pct.
Offensive success rate25th pct.
Explosiveness23th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)57th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed36th pct.
Havoc rate49th pct.
USC
Offensive efficiency (PPA)93th pct.
Offensive success rate95th pct.
Explosiveness38th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)34th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed61th pct.
Havoc rate8th pct.
San José State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)3.8%
Passing-7.6%
Rushing35.5%
Receiving2.7%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 8-15 · O/U 12-11 · avg. margin -4.7
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
Head-to-head
Last 3 meetings2026San José State 26–42 USC
2023San José State 28–56 USC
2021San José State 7–30 USC
Venue & conditions
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · Los Angeles, CA
96°F · 10.4 mph wind · 1% precip. chance