Washington and USC are Big Ten opponents. This page tracks how sportsbooks have priced their meetings: where the line opened, how it moved, how far prices differed between books and how each game finished. OddsBay records every price from the first line to kickoff, and we add each new meeting to the record below.

Washington vs USC: the OddsBay record

Lines are the median price across the sportsbooks OddsBay tracks. “Open” is the first widely available line, about a week before kickoff, and “Close” is the line at kickoff.

October 3, 2026: Washington at USC

  • Spread: USC −10 at open, USC −9.5 at close
  • Total: 57.5 at open, 58 at close
  • Final: USC 25, Washington 21
  • Result: USC won by 4, but Washington +9.5 covered; the game went under (46 points)
Line chart of the USC spread before the Oct 3, 2026 game, from −10 to −9.5 at the close
USC spread before the October 3, 2026 meeting, median of the sportsbooks tracked by OddsBay. Final: USC 25, Washington 21; Washington +9.5 covered.

Next meeting

Conference schedules rotate, so these teams do not necessarily play every season. This page will be updated when they meet again. Compare live college football prices on the OddsBay price finder.

How the last meeting was priced

USC opened as a 10-point home favorite and closed at −9.5, so the spread barely moved. The total held near 58.

USC won 25–21. The favorite won the game but fell well short of the spread, so Washington +9.5 covered. The 46 points went under. USC closed around −360, an implied chance of about 78%.

Our guides to line movement and implied probability explain how to read these numbers.

Line shopping in this matchup

At kickoff, OddsBay tracked moneyline prices from 39 sportsbooks:

  • USC moneyline (won): from −435 at the worst book to −317 at the best. A winning $100 bet paid $9 more at the best price.
  • Washington moneyline: from +250 to +325.
  • The spread: books closed from 8.5 to 9.5. On a 4-point final, Washington covered at every number.
Chart of moneyline prices at kickoff across sportsbooks: USC (won) from −435 to −317; Washington from +250 to +325
Worst and best moneyline prices at kickoff on October 3, 2026, across the sportsbooks tracked by OddsBay.

College football prices tend to vary more between books than NFL prices. Our line shopping guide shows how to compare them, and the vig guide explains why books differ.

What makes Washington vs USC different to bet

  • Key numbers matter less. In 549 college football games OddsBay recorded, 3 was the most common margin (9.5%) and 7 the second (7.1%), but 40% of games were decided by 21 or more. Half points around 3 and 7 still count, just less than in the NFL. See our college football key numbers guide.
  • Home field is already in the price. Home teams won 63.5% of 543 college football games we recorded but covered the spread only 50.7% of the time. Our guide to home-field advantage explains why.
  • Rankings are not prices. Favorites won 76.9% of 545 games we recorded but covered only 46.7%. See rankings vs betting markets and our guide to rivalry games.
  • Big home favorites in conference play. Conference opponents know each other, and double-digit favorites do not always pull away. Favorites covered only 46.7% of the college football games we recorded, even though they won most of them.

What to check before the next meeting

  1. Quarterbacks and injuries. Confirm who is starting and which key players are out.
  2. Weather. For outdoor games, check the wind forecast for game day.
  3. Where the line sits. Note what each half point costs.
  4. Prices across books. Compare the moneyline, spread and total on the odds comparison before betting.
  5. Your bet against the close. After the game, compare the price you took with the closing line. Our guide to the closing line explains why.

More college football matchup guides

Big Ten: Iowa vs Michigan, Ohio State vs Iowa, Iowa vs Washington, Oregon vs USC, USC vs Penn State

SEC: Georgia vs Alabama, Auburn vs Tennessee, Ole Miss vs Florida, Texas A&M vs LSU, Texas vs Oklahoma, Texas vs Tennessee

Big 12: Iowa State vs BYU, BYU vs TCU

ACC: Miami vs Clemson

Betting responsibly

Rivalry games attract emotional bets. Decide your stake in advance (our guide to bankroll management shows how) and treat betting as entertainment. If gambling stops being fun, help is available: in the United States, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 1-800-MY-RESET.

Key takeaways

  • Washington and USC are Big Ten opponents; their meetings depend on the conference schedule.
  • In the October 3, 2026 meeting, USC closed at −9.5; USC won 25–21, Washington +9.5 covered and the game went under.
  • The Washington moneyline ranged from +250 to +325 across 39 books at kickoff.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the last Washington vs USC game?

USC beat Washington 25–21 on October 3, 2026, but did not cover as a 9.5-point favorite. This page is updated after each meeting.

Do Washington and USC play every year?

Not necessarily. Conference schedules rotate, so check the current schedule. When they meet again, we add the game to the record on this page.