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CBSAI PredictionUSC Trojans @ RUTG
Saturday, September 19, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 64% confidence
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsWIN PROBABILITYUSC Trojans
44%
56%
MODEL PICK
USC Trojans
CONFIDENCE
64%
1
Home Edge
2
Neutral
4
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Knights 50/10075/100 Trojans
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
USC Trojans
75/100 — 47-25 over 6 seasons
RUTG rates 50/100 vs USC Trojans at 75/100 — a 25-point gap in program quality.
Knights 0/1000/100 Trojans
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
0-0 (0% win rate)
USC Trojans
0-0 (0% win rate)
RUTG is 0-0 vs USC Trojans at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
Trojans wins36 – 30
2023
RUTG wins26 – 18
2022
RUTG wins33 – 13
2021
Trojans wins40 – 26
2020
Trojans wins39 – 28
2019
RUTG wins21 – 7
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
USC Trojans
47-25 overall2019
5-7
2020
5-1
2021
11-3AP #7
2022
11-3AP #5
2023
8-5
2024
7-6
AP Ranked in 2 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 19, 7:30 PM UTC
Network
CBS
Stadium
Unknown Stadium