The USC Trojans improved to 7–2 after a commanding 38–17 home victory over Northwestern. Sitting third in the conference standings, the Trojans remain firmly in the College Football Playoff hunt as they look to close out their final three games on a high note.
USC vs IOWA (75.7% win prediction)
USC enters this matchup as the favorite and will aim to preserve its undefeated home record when the Hawkeyes visit Los Angeles. Iowa’s defense is among the most complete the Trojans will face all season, making this a crucial test for the offense. With a pivotal showdown against Oregon looming, USC must stay focused to avoid this game turning into a potential trap.