- Ohio State probably looked better than the final score vs. USC — outgained them 464–338, had 10 more first downs and almost 40 minutes of possession, but costly penalties and a few big plays flipped the result.
- Betting buzz: Vegas pros see juicy edges — USC’s spot was ideal for bettors, bettors like Mizzou +3 this week, and Notre Dame moved to about -5/-6 after Miami’s Malachi Toney ankle news.
- NFL/primetime chatter: the Bears upset the Seahawks and Ben Johnson is now 19-4-1 ATS as a primetime play caller; Caesars’ Joey Feazel even labeled the Dolphins the NFL’s worst team — plenty to argue over.
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