Maryland Terrapins at USC Trojans college football matchup
- Kickoff
- Sat, Nov 21
- Time TBA
- Venue
- USC home
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Captured market
- Line not posted
- No verified spread
- Player model
- 15 players
- preseason · cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1
Maryland visits USC in Week 12.
Maryland travels to USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. No sourced spread is attached to this game yet, so the page does not infer a favorite.
The published player model covers 15 featured skill players in this matchup. Its highest median fantasy forecasts belong to Malik Washington (MD), Jayden Maiava (USC), and King Miller (USC).
Market pending
There is no verified spread for this matchup in the committed snapshot.
Player projection coverage
15 player distributions are available, led by Malik Washington (MD).
Venue context
USC is the designated home team at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1 · preseason
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:27+00:00No favorite inferred
context onlyPreseason model
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:27+00:00Unit ledger
Every bar rewards the better low-number rank, while exact values stay visible for both teams.
Unit edges from the 2025 charting
Offense units paired against the defense units they will face, from snap-weighted 2025 PFF grades, national ranks, and returning-snap shares. Historical form, never a game prediction.
Each offense unit paired against the defense unit it will actually face, using 2025 snap-weighted PFF grades and national ranks, with returning-snap caveats where an edge rests on departed players. Measured history, not a game prediction.
Maryland pass protection vs USC pass rush
Maryland's pass protection graded 71.9 in 2025 (20th of 136); USC's pass rush graded 65.9 (60th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Maryland's pass protection.
USC pass protection vs Maryland pass rush
USC's pass protection graded 58.7 in 2025 (114th of 136); Maryland's pass rush graded 68.3 (35th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Maryland's pass rush.
Maryland receiving corps vs USC coverage
Maryland's receiving corps graded 59.8 in 2025 (126th of 136); USC's coverage graded 69.6 (20th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for USC's coverage.
USC receiving corps vs Maryland coverage
USC's receiving corps graded 72.8 in 2025 (4th of 136); Maryland's coverage graded 63.5 (76th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for USC's receiving corps.
Maryland rush offense vs USC run defense
Maryland's rush offense graded 74.0 in 2025 (86th of 136); USC's run defense graded 63.0 (117th). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for Maryland's rush offense.
USC rush offense vs Maryland run defense
USC's rush offense graded 79.5 in 2025 (26th of 136); Maryland's run defense graded 66.9 (65th). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for USC's rush offense.
Where the player model concentrates
The two highest median model players for each side. Context-only prior and baseline rows are excluded.
League projected stat lines
Means and 20th–80th percentile ranges for every published model player; missing stats stay missing.
Maryland
9 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik WashingtonSAFE FLOOR · Tier 4 | QB | 19.48.4–27.5 | 227149–275 | — | — | — |
| DeJuan Williamsbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 14.65.3–22.2 | — | 429–67 | 3.50.9–5.5 | 340–55 |
| Chris Durr Jr.balanced · Tier 5 | WR | 9.83.2–16.0 | — | — | 3.71.0–5.8 | 4313–66 |
| Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladdingbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 9.82.6–14.9 | — | — | 3.51.0–6.0 | 4513–68 |
| Kaleb WebbELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 9.22.8–14.1 | — | — | 3.11.0–4.6 | 3813–57 |
| Dorian FlemingSAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | TE | 8.72.9–13.8 | — | — | 3.31.0–4.7 | 4111–60 |
| Terrez WorthySAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | RB | 6.81.8–11.3 | — | — | — | 150–25 |
| AJ Szymanskibalanced · Tier 6 | TE | 6.01.5–9.7 | — | — | — | — |
| DJ SamuelsWeekly model | FB | 5.61.3–9.4 | — | — | — | — |
USC
6 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden MaiavaSAFE FLOOR · Tier 4 | QB | 17.36.8–25.8 | 225155–269 | — | — | — |
| King Millerbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 14.65.7–24.5 | — | 6723–101 | 2.00.9–3.4 | 160–23 |
| Waymond Jordanbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 14.04.5–22.3 | — | 6518–98 | — | — |
| Tanook HinesHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 9.43.0–14.8 | — | — | 3.01.0–4.4 | 4214–61 |
| Zacharyus WilliamsVOLATILE · Tier 5 | WR | 7.92.5–13.0 | — | — | 3.11.1–4.7 | 3910–57 |
| Terrell AndersonSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 8.92.9–13.8 | — | — | 2.91.0–4.6 | 3711–59 |
Maryland
- Pass yds
- 227
- Rush yds
- 42
- Receptions
- 3.5
- Rec yds
- 34
- Receptions
- 3.7
- Rec yds
- 43
- Receptions
- 3.5
- Rec yds
- 45
- Receptions
- 3.1
- Rec yds
- 38
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 41
- Rec yds
- 15
USC
- Pass yds
- 225
- Rush yds
- 67
- Receptions
- 2.0
- Rec yds
- 16
- Rush yds
- 65
- Receptions
- 3.0
- Rec yds
- 42
- Receptions
- 3.1
- Rec yds
- 39
- Receptions
- 2.9
- Rec yds
- 37
The League does not publish a game-side, total, or moneyline prediction without a validated game-market model.
Generated Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT · collegefootballdata · Player outcomes are ranges, not guarantees. No game-side, total, or moneyline prediction is inferred.
Props to compare after a line posts
Model ranges are not recommendations. No player-prop line or price is captured in this artifact.
| Player | Market | Projection | Median | 20th–80th | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik WashingtonQB · MD | Passing yards | 226.9 | 220.6 | 149.4–275.2 | Shop the line |
| Jayden MaiavaQB · USC | Passing yards | 225.3 | 211.9 | 154.6–269.1 | Shop the line |
| King MillerRB · USC | Rushing yards | 67.1 | 62.1 | 22.9–100.9 | Shop the line |
| DeJuan WilliamsRB · MD | Rushing yards | 42.3 | 30.4 | 9.0–66.9 | Shop the line |
| Waymond JordanRB · USC | Rushing yards | 65.1 | 54.8 | 18.1–97.9 | Shop the line |
| Chris Durr Jr.WR · MD | Receiving yards | 43.2 | 35.1 | 13.4–66.1 | Shop the line |
Passing yards
- Projection
- 226.9
- Median
- 220.6
- 20th–80th
- 149.4–275.2
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Passing yards
- Projection
- 225.3
- Median
- 211.9
- 20th–80th
- 154.6–269.1
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 67.1
- Median
- 62.1
- 20th–80th
- 22.9–100.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 42.3
- Median
- 30.4
- 20th–80th
- 9.0–66.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 65.1
- Median
- 54.8
- 20th–80th
- 18.1–97.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 43.2
- Median
- 35.1
- 20th–80th
- 13.4–66.1
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Methodology and data boundary
Schedule and venue facts come from the committed ESPN 2026 catalog. Spreads are dated market snapshots, prioritizing DraftKings where available. Player stat lines and fantasy ranges come only from the versioned weekly CFB quantile model; prior and baseline context do not enter this page. Missing data stays missing.
- Line snapshot
- No line
- Model update
- Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT
- Game prediction
- Not validated