College Football Odds: USC vs Oregon State prediction, odds, pick

Both USC and Oregon State are unbeaten. The winner of this game gets a big step on the competition in the Pac-12. Both teams are fighting for a New Year's Six bowl bid and a 10-win season. Tight end Luke Musgrave and running back Trey Lowe are both out for Oregon. USC's left tackle spot is uncertain. Oregon has beaten Pete Carroll's USC teams in 2006 and 2008. The Beavers have only three sacks in three games this season, but they need more than one to beat USC. Romello Height, a transfer from Auburn, just had shoulder surgery and is out of action for the rest of the season so the team is thin at rush end.

USC has a great offense and a good pass rush. Oregon State does not have a very good front seven. USC's defense is a concern, but as long as they don't get dominated, they should be fine.

Oregon State has a good offensive line and a bad defensive line. OSU can control the ball for 38 to 40 minutes and keep Caleb Williams off the field.

Oregon State's offensive line will control how this game is played.

Oregon State is favored by 5.5 points over USC.