After a 2-0 start in the Big Ten, Michigan football will face one of the toughest tests remaining on the 2025 schedule: The USC Trojans.
Like the Wolverines, the Trojans are 4-1. They lost on the road to a ranked team, Illinois. Michigan football lost to Oklahoma, so both teams have plenty to play for. Each team has a chance at making the playoff and needs a win in this game to springboard a playoff push.
The Wolverines would probably need to win out if they lose this game. USC would have to do the same. A win over Michigan would get them into the mix. It would also be a key feather in the cap for head coach Lincoln Riley.
USC has one of the best offenses in college football. Michigan has one of the best defenses. It should be a great matchup and here's the guide for the Wolverines vs. Trojans.
How to watch Michigan vs. USC
- Date: Saturday, October 10
- Time: 7:30 PM EST
- Venue: Los Angeles Coliseum
- How to watch (TV): NBC
- Streaming: FuboTV/Peacock
- No. 15 Michigan record: 4-1
Michigan vs. USC odds
As we talked about on Monday, the Trojans are a 2.5-point favorite over the Wolverines. The over/under is 57.5. The moneyline is +114 for Michigan and -135 for USC.
Michigan vs. USC injury report
There are two injuries of note for Michigan football ahead of the USC game. Tight end Hogan Hansen dressed out against Wisconsin but didn't play. Giovanni El-Hadi has missed the past few games. Sherrone Moore said about players were "probable" for the USC game.
Cornerback Alex Graham is working to come back this week. Lincoln Riley seemed unsure. He also didn't say left tackle Elijah Page would play for sure. It sounds like both players are likely to be probable
Announcers for Michigan vs. USC
Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen will announce the game as part of the "Big Ten Saturday night" crew.
Michigan vs. USC weather forecast
The weather should be near-perfect. There is a low chance of precipitation. The wind will only be 4-6 MPH as well as a high of 78 and a low of 67.
Michigan vs. USC series history
The Trojans own a 6-5 series edge over Michigan football. Yet, the Wolverines won the last game in the 2024 season, 27-24.