The USC Trojans, back in the national championship hunt after a couple of seasons on probation, open their possible run to Miami when they host the Hawaii Warriors Saturday night.

Southern Cal, led by Heisman candidate QB Matt Barkley and 15 other returning starters, is favored by 39 points over Hawaii. The Warriors will be making their debut under new head coach (and former Trojans offensive coordinator) Norm Chow.

View Hawaii vs Southern Cal Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Southern Cal opened as 37-point favorites at Sportsbook. The total was sitting at 63 earlier in the week at Sportsbook.






Hawaii Warriors Trends:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Southern Cal Trojans Trends:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few Warriors at Trojans trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hawaii's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hawaii's last 7 games on the road
Hawaii is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Hawaii is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Southern Cal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


Next up:
Hawaii home to Lamar, Saturday, September 15
Southern Cal at Syracuse, Saturday, September 8