Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Southern California prediction favors Southern California to win in college football Week 2 [2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 96.4% win probability for Southern California at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Southern California and Louisiana-Lafayette will clash in Week 2 college football action at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, with kickoff at 11:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Southern California as the most likely winner in this Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Southern California prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Southern California prediction and odds
Our independent predictive model currently gives Southern California a 96.4% chance of defeating Louisiana-Lafayette. Our predicted final score has Southern California winning 44-13. According to our model, Louisiana-Lafayette (+31.5) has a 52.4% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 59.5 points has a 53.5% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Louisiana-Lafayette +31.5 (-115) / Southern California -31.5 (-104)
- Moneyline: Louisiana-Lafayette +3000, Southern California -9001
- Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-105/-109)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Louisiana-Lafayette +31.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Louisiana-Lafayette @ +3000 via FanDuel
- Total: Under 59.5 @ -109 via Caesars
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 59.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Saturday's college football game between Southern California and Louisiana-Lafayette at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 11:00 PM ET.
- Who: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Southern California
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET/8:00PM PT
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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Conclusion
We predict Southern California, with a 96.4% win probability, will likely beat Louisiana-Lafayette in Saturday's college football matchup.
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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.




