Our rankings
USC 98%
Maryland #79 vs USC #7 in our rankings (network centrality).
Maryland vs USC Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
94%7
USC
USCOur pick: USC, 94% to win · projected 23–38
Common opponents
USC 98%
USC by 27.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
USC 93%
Projected Maryland 23, USC 38 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Maryland and USC common opponents · 2
Against the same teams: Maryland went 0–2, USC went 2–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Maryland | USC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State |
L 16–45 away, Oct 10 | W 30–18 home, Oct 31 | USC +41.0 |
 Rutgers |
L 30–37 home, Oct 17 | W 42–35 away, Sep 19 | USC +14.0 |