CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
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.
Rutgers
Offensive efficiency (PPA)54th pct.
Offensive success rate71th pct.
Explosiveness84th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)8th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed6th pct.
Havoc rate14th 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