Our Huskies just can’t catch a break, falling to Minnesota 27-24 last week in what can only be described as a crushing loss, and now they’re set to face a USC team that’s also reeling after getting blasted 41-27 by Oregon. This isn’t just another game for UW, it’s a make or break moment in the Coliseum for bragging rights and turning their season around.
The Huskies’ Grind in L.A. and Riley’s “Problem”
Forget the glossy ads, the real talk about USC is that they’ve got a “Lincoln Riley problem,” according to RJ Young, who straight up said Riley’s Trojans are “mid.” Ouch. Even after a 41-27 loss to Oregon last weekend, the line still has USC as 9.5-point favorites. Ben Portnoy from FOX Sports is even backing Troy, saying, “The noise is growing louder around Lincoln Riley, but I do think USC is just a” and then the quote cuts off, which, honestly, tells you enough. For our Huskies, who also just took a gut punch from Minnesota, this game is massive. Can Washington pull off the upset at +295 moneyline, or will USC actually get right? The over/under is set at 58.5, and with both teams looking for answers, this one feels high-stakes for different reasons.
Unbeaten Battles and Gator Power
Elsewhere in college football, we’ve got some serious heavyweight matchups brewing. Alabama, still undefeated, is hitting the road to face fellow unbeaten Mississippi State on Saturday. The Crimson Tide rolled up 489 total yards in their 49-18 Week 4 win over South Carolina, but don’t sleep on the Bulldogs. Mississippi State is perfect against the spread at 4-0, after defeating a ranked Missouri team 31-24. Bama’s 3-1 ATS, so this road game at -5.5 is gonna be a true test.
Down in The Swamp, Florida is looking like the real deal, folks. They’ve dropped at least 40 points in every single game, sitting at a sparkling 4-0 straight up and 3-1 ATS. They even got past Ole Miss, who’s got that electric QB Trinidad Chambliss. Last week, the Gators just ran all over their opponent, piling up 302 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Missouri is stumbling in at 1-3 ATS, though they’re 3-1 SU, coming off that loss to Mississippi State where QB Austin Simmons still threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Florida is favored at -5.5, and they look like they mean business.
Buckeyes Bounce Back Against the Nation’s Top D
Ohio State is coming into Week 5 after bouncing back big time from their Week 2 loss to Texas. They’ve rolled past Kent State and Illinois, and now they face a Top 25 Iowa team that boasts the nation’s top scoring defense. Yeah, you read that right, THE top scoring defense. But Laken Litman, another FOX Sports writer, isn’t worried. She noted, “It’s not smart to pick against Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at this point.” The Buckeyes are favored by 14.5 points, with a moneyline of -625, while Iowa is +455. The over/under is a low 45.5, telling you exactly how much respect that Iowa defense is getting.
For our Huskies, every snap against USC is going to matter. This isn’t just a game; it’s a statement about where this team is headed. Let’s see if they can bring that Emerald City grit to the Coliseum and pull out a much-needed win!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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