Warm, dry conditions are in the forecast for Oregon and USC when they meet tonight at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
The latest Oregon vs. USC weather report calls for temperatures in the low 80s around kickoff before a cooler second half. The 20th-ranked Ducks will look to bounce back from an uneven nonconference slate with their Big Ten opener tonight against No. 12 USC, which is trying to reach 5-0 for the first time since Caleb Williams was behind center.
Oregon vs USC weather forecast
The National Weather Service hourly forecast near the Coliseum calls for 84 degrees at 4 p.m. PT and 80 by 5 p.m., putting kickoff in the low 80s. We should see temperatures fall to around 77 by 7 p.m., with the heat index close to the air temperature throughout the game.
Rain chances are 0% through the game window, so this should be a dry matchup between longtime conference rivals. A west-southwest breeze around 8-10 mph should ease later in the evening, while partly sunny skies give way to cloud cover around kickoff.
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How weather could impact Oregon vs USC
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has already thrown 12 touchdown passes through four games, and the modest breeze shouldn't deter him from attacking downfield. Oregon's Dante Moore should have the same freedom to test a Trojans defense that allowed 35 points against Rutgers last week.
The heat could have a small impact during warmups and the opening quarter, but the temperature should be comfortable by the second half. Fans can bring up to two factory-sealed water bottles of 17 ounces or less into the Coliseum.
Oregon vs USC prediction markets
As of Friday night, Oregon was trading with a 61% chance to beat USC on Kalshi with the Trojans dealing at 40%. The total combined points for this game sits at 61.5 with a Yes price of 51 cents and a No price of 50 cents.
The weather shouldn't stand in the way of a potential barn-burner between these two star-studded offenses. Our college football expert Rob Paul is backing Over 61.5 in his Oregon vs USC prediction with these elite attacks facing struggling defenses.
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How to watch Oregon vs USC
| Location | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Date | Saturday, September 26 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| TV | NBC |
