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In reality they aren't getting that line. I think two random programs would get that line, but a few things are factors.
Stanford has very little gambling support. (Not a bad thing IMHO since I think most Stanford types can get their risk fix with far better returns)
USC has crazy loyal Vegas gambling support.
Put those things together and the lines seem to be coming in at 9.5 or 10. I would never have imagined after week #1 that the spread would be in single digits.