The 19th-ranked USC Trojans will look to stay in the Big Ten title chase when they battle the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday night. USC is coming off a 21-17 win at Nebraska this past week, while Northwestern dropped a 28-21 decision at Nebraska on Oct. 25. The Wildcats (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten), who are tied for eighth in the conference, are 1-2 on the road this season. The Trojans (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten), who are tied for fourth, are 4-0 on their home field in 2025. USC running back Waymond Jordan (ankle) is doubtful.
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Kickoff from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is at 9 p.m. ET. USC leads the all-time series 5-0. The teams last met in the 1996 Rose Bowl, which the Trojans won 41-32. The Trojans are 13.5-point favorites in the latest Northwestern vs. USC odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 50.5 via SportsLine consensus.
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