Total Yards
Colorado281
USC333
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USC at Colorado
Nov 14, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 11
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 24
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado222
USC204
Rushing Yards
Colorado59
USC129
Turnovers
Colorado1
USC1
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind0 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Colorado31:10
USC28:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC edges Colorado 27-24
USC defeated Colorado 27-24 in Week 11 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 333-281 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Alex Wood 22 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 333 total yards, 129 rushing yards, and 204 passing yards. Colorado finished with 281 total yards, including 59 on the ground and 222 through the air.
USC converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 6-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Wood 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Alex Wood 22 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 4 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 7-3 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Apsay pass complete to Nelson Spruce for 9 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 14-3 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Diego Gonzalez 28 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 17-3 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Alex Wood 41 yd FG GOOD (USC led 6-17 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Cody Kessler pass complete to Jahleel Pinner for 4 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (USC led 13-17 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
USC defeated Colorado.
Total yards
333-281
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
129
USC averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
204
USC averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 281 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 222 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 59 | 129 |
| First Downs | 21 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 7-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-31 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:10 | 28:50 |