College Football Week 7 Picks: Penn State vs. USC (2024)

College football betting expert Scott Bogman will provide his top picks and predictions for each and every week of CFB action. Let’s get ready for this weekend’s games with Bogman’s best college football bets for Week 7. Check out all of his top College Football Week 7 picks and predictions. And below we dive into his top College Football Week 7 pick for Penn State vs. USC.

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College Football Week 7 Picks & Predictions: Penn State vs. USC

Penn State vs. USC

Penn State is a road favorite across the country against USC, but this is not a late start, and Penn State is deserving of its #4 ranking. USC has improved defensively from last season but is still losing the battle against the run, ranking 87th (158 YAPG) in rush yards allowed. Penn State is averaging over 200 rush yards per game and is 9th in rush attempts over 10 yards. Penn State is getting back their best RB, Nicholas Singleton, this week after missing last week’s game with a stomach bug. USC also has issues on the OL, which ranks 128th in Pass Blocking Grade and 119th in Run Blocking Grade on PFF. Penn State has a Top-10 DL roster strength, has 13 sacks, and is 4th in rushing yards allowed per game and yards per attempt. Penn State has held four of their five opponents to season-low totals. USC has faced a Top-5 strength of schedule through five games and this is still the best defense they have faced. Penn State is stronger at the line of scrimmage on both sides, and home-field advantage doesn't seem like enough for USC.

Pick: Penn State -4