Total Yards
USC474
Penn State410
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Penn State at USC
Jan 1, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
THE ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY CITI
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 38
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC422
Penn State280
Rushing Yards
USC61
Penn State137
Turnovers
USC1
Penn State3
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind0 mph S
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC19:08
Penn State16:59
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC beats Penn State 38-24
USC finished ahead of Penn State 38-24 on Jan 2, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
USC finished ahead of Penn State 38-24 on Jan 2, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
USC built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: USC 474; Penn State 410. Another key split was passing yards: USC 422; Penn State 280.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
USC 474; Penn State 410
Passing yards
USC 422; Penn State 280
Rushing yards
USC 61; Penn State 137
Turnovers
USC 1; Penn State 3
First downs
USC 27; Penn State 19
Possession time
USC 19:08; Penn State 16:59
Third downs
USC 7-14; Penn State 5-12
Completions-attempts
USC 28-35; Penn State 21-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 474 | 410 |
| Passing Yards | 422 | 280 |
| Rushing Yards | 61 | 137 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 9-72 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-35 | 21-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:08 | 16:59 |