The Washington Huskies (3-1) visit the No. 18 USC Trojans (4-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on NBC. DraftKings lists the spread at USC -10 with a total of 56.5; moneylines are Washington +295 · USC -375. Below is our Washington vs USC preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Washington vs USC Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Washington at No. 18 USC |
| Records | Washington 3-1 · USC 4-1 |
| Spread | USC -10 |
| Moneyline | Washington +295 · USC -375 |
| Total | 56.5 |
| Venue | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | NBC |
| Head Coaches | Washington: HC Jedd Fisch, OC Jedd Fisch · USC: HC Lincoln Riley, OC Luke Huard |
Washington Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Washington Huskies are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 6 — W 24-10 vs Washington State; Sep 12 — W 16-14 vs Utah State; Sep 19 — W 48-16 vs Eastern Washington; Sep 26 — L 27-24 vs Minnesota. Most recently, Washington lost to Minnesota 27-24 at home. Through 4 games, Washington is averaging 28.0 points scored and 16.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jedd Fisch (head coach since 2024). Jedd Fisch also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Ryan Walters.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Demond Williams Jr. (QB) — 95/137, 1,129 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Demond Williams Jr. (QB) — 40 carries, 165 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Dezmen Roebuck (WR) — 30 receptions, 308 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Jacob Manu (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Alex McLaughlin (S) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 16.8 points per game; Demond Williams Jr.’s passing volume (1,129 yards). Questions: The response to a 27-24 loss to Minnesota.
USC Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The USC Trojans are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 18 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 42-26 vs San José State; Sep 4 — W 39-0 vs Fresno State; Sep 12 — W 49-30 vs Louisiana; Sep 19 — W 42-35 at Rutgers; Sep 26 — L 41-27 vs Oregon. Most recently, USC lost to Oregon 41-27 at home. Through 5 games, USC is averaging 39.8 points scored and 26.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lincoln Riley (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Luke Huard. Defensive coordinator: Gary Patterson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jayden Maiava (QB) — 110/157, 1,499 yards, 14 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: King Miller (RB) — 77 carries, 412 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (WR) — 25 receptions, 372 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Kennedy Urlacher (S) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Deven Bryant (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 39.8 points per game; Jayden Maiava’s passing volume (1,499 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 26.4 points per game; the response to a 41-27 loss to Oregon.
How to Watch Washington vs USC
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
- TV / Streaming: NBC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.