Total Yards
Utah456
USC466
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USC at Utah
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 31
UU
Home
Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah270
USC253
Rushing Yards
Utah186
USC213
Turnovers
Utah1
USC3
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature47°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah37:39
USC22:21
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah holds off USC 31-27
Utah defeated USC 31-27 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 456-466 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. Hayes Hicken kickoff for 65 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 456 total yards, 186 rushing yards, and 270 passing yards. USC finished with 466 total yards, including 213 on the ground and 253 through the air.
Utah converted 5-13 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Utah led 10-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hayes Hicken kickoff for 65 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK).
Key Moments
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Hayes Hicken kickoff for 65 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (Utah led 7-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Troy Williams run for 10 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 7-0 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Davis run for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 14-10 over Utah).
Field Goal Good
Andy Phillips 36 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 10-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Matt Boermeester 32 yd FG GOOD (USC led 17-10 over Utah).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Isaac Asiata 0 Yd Fumble Recovery(Andy Phillips Kick) (USC led 24-17 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Utah defeated USC.
Total yards
456-466
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
186
Utah averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
270
Utah averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-10
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 456 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 270 | 253 |
| Rushing Yards | 186 | 213 |
| First Downs | 30 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-43 | 7-49 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 37:39 | 22:21 |