Week 11 of the college football season is here, and the Indiana Hoosiers have a big matchup on deck. The 9th-ranked Hoosiers are set to host the 18th-ranked USC Trojans on Saturday in a game that can greatly shake-up the Big Ten title race.
As kick-off draws nearer and the anticipation continues to build, here is a look at all of the crucial viewing information you need to know for this Top-20 matchup.
How to watch Indiana vs USC: Channel, streaming, kick-off time, and more
Kick-off between the Hoosiers and Trojans is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The best way to watch the action unfold is via CBS. The broadcast crew will feature Brad Nessler handling the play-by-play duties, Charles Davis serving as the analyst, and Jenny Dell reporting from the sideline. Along with watching the game on CBS, you can also stream Indiana vs USC via Paramount+.
With a record of 8-1, the Hoosiers are ranked No. 9 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. Indiana was No. 4 in the first rankings two weeks ago, but then somehow fell five spots to No. 9 despite being on a bye last week. It was an interesting decision by the committee, and the significant drop means that Curt Cignetti and company now have a chip on their shoulder heading into the USC game.
Both teams are coming off a bye, which brings an interesting dynamic into this highly-anticipated contest. In that scenario, game-planning and coaching matter even more. Hoosier fans have plenty of confidence in Cignetti's ability have his team ready to roll.
The Hoosiers are dealing with several key injuries heading into this matchup. Most notably, RB Turbo Richard, DL Kellan Wyatt, and OL Joe Brunner have all been ruled out with respective injuries. Richard is Indiana's leading rusher on the season, so it goes without saying that his absence is a big one. Lee Beebe Jr. figures to take on a leading role in the Hoosier backfield with Richard sidelined.
It will be interesting to see how Cignetti handles the quarterback situation. Josh Hoover has been playing through an injury in recent weeks, and his performance has dipped noticeably. He was benched at halftime of the Minnesota game two weeks ago, and Grant Wilson performed well when called upon. Cignetti is keeping his QB strategy close to the vest, so there are some question marks as to how he will approach that key aspect of the offense.
As of this publishing, Indiana is favored by 9.5 points over USC via DraftKings Sportsbook. The total, or over/under, is listed at 50.5. Both teams have struggled to cover the spread this season. Indiana is 1-8 against the spread, while USC is 3-6. Both teams have made a habit of playing in low-scoring games, as the Under is 6-3 for Indiana and 5-4 for USC so far this season.
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