Total Yards
USC412
Notre Dame408
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Notre Dame at USC
Nov 26, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 13
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
27 - 45
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC205
Notre Dame254
Rushing Yards
USC207
Notre Dame154
Turnovers
USC1
Notre Dame2
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature61°F
Wind13 mph SW
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
USC vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC31:03
Notre Dame28:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Notre Dame 45-27
USC defeated Notre Dame 45-27 in Week 13 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 412-408 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-27. Ronald Jones II run for 51 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 412 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 205 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 408 total yards, including 154 on the ground and 254 through the air.
USC converted 5-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, USC led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Darnold pass complete to Adoree' Jackson for 52 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 51 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 10-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer run for 1 yd for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-3 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Matt Boermeester 37 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-0 over Notre Dame).
Interception Return Touchdown
DeShone Kizer pass intercepted for a TD Ajene Harris return for 33 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-24 over USC).
Punt Return Touchdown
Adoree' Jackson 55 Yd Punt Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) (Notre Dame led 7-17 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer pass complete to Chris Finke for 14 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-24 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-27
USC defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
412-408
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
USC averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
205
USC averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 412 | 408 |
| Passing Yards | 205 | 254 |
| Rushing Yards | 207 | 154 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 6-54 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-30 | 21-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:03 | 28:57 |