Indiana, USC Set for Top-20 Showdown

Indiana hosts USC in a high-stakes Big Ten matchup, with both teams in contention near the top of the conference standings. The Hoosiers are favored, but forecasts have become less confident after USC’s win over Ohio State and Indiana’s recent offensive struggles; models still project an Indiana victory. Indiana’s defense is a strength, while questions remain about the quarterback situation: Josh Hoover is not listed on the initial availability report, but leading rusher Turbo Richard is out and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt will miss a second straight game. USC brings a potent passing offense, and the programs have a limited history, with the Trojans winning their previous meetings.