USC Trojans vs Virginia Cavaliers College Football Predictions: The highly ranked USC Trojans icks off its 2008 season on the road against an ACC opponent. This is the first time in school history that SC will play a game in the state of Virginia. Hence, this is also the first meeting between the Trojans and the Cavaliers. This game can be seen on ABC/ESPN2 live on Saturday starting at 12:30 PM PT (3:30 PM ET), as USC travels across the country to Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
At SBGglobal.com, the USC Trojans are -19½ (-110) betting odds favorites against the Virginia Cavaliers +19½ (-110). 
After going 11-2 and winning the Rose Bowl, 8th year head coach, Pete Carroll and the Trojans, are fit for a run at a National Championship. As they begin their 2008 season, USC will be ranked 2nd in the USA Today Poll and 3rd in the AP Poll.
Southern Cal has won 10 consecutive season openers, and their last 8 non-PAC 10 Conference road games. Carroll, who is the winningest active head coach (84.4%) in all of college football, will count on a veteran defensive team this year, but also a young (but talented) offense. The Trojans defense is anchored by: Rey Maualuga, Brian Crushing, Taylor Mays, Kevin Ellison, and other returning key players.
On the offensive side of the ball, USC will depend on the play of QB Mark Sanchez. After recovering from a fall camp knee injury, Sanchez is ready to run this offense along with: Joe McKnight, Staton Johnson, Patrick Turner, and Vidal Hazelton. The OVER/UNDER for USC Trojans vs Virginia Cavaliers College Football Predictions is set at a total of 42½ points.
