UCLA vs. USC showcase week 12 In-State Rivalries Previews and Predictions
By Ryan Kay
There are a ton of great in-state rivalry games for week 12 and USC and UCLA highlight the list of games this week.
Before we look at the UCLA and USC game, let’s take a quick look at some other in-state rivalry games this week.
The Rockets have triumphed eleven times in the last fifteen meetings between these two in-state rivals in their rivalry. In the last ten meetings between these two universities, Toledo has prevailed eight times.
The Rockets have defeated the Falcons in three of the previous five meetings in this series. In their most recent match, the Falcons triumphed 42-35 on the road over the Rockets.
How close each school is to one another: The 25-mile distance between the schools makes it that it is a short drive between these two schools.
The Trophy for this rivalry: The Battle of I-75 Trophy.
A fascinating fact: This rivalry is regarded as one of college football’s most undervalued rivalries.
Best game in this rivalry in recent years: The 2013 game, in which Toledo won with less than two minutes remaining, stands as the best meeting between these two institutions in the previous ten years.
Current winning streak in this in-state rivalry: At this point in the rivalry, Bowling Green is on a one-game winning streak after winning the last two meetings between these two universities.
Game Forcast and Prediction: Toledo 41, Bowling Green 28 is the prediction.