Total Yards
USC548
Colorado371
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Colorado at USC
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 6
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
17 - 21
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USC
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC358
Colorado275
Rushing Yards
USC190
Colorado96
Turnovers
USC4
Colorado1
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC32:18
Colorado27:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Colorado 21-17
USC defeated Colorado 21-17 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 548-371 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Sam Darnold pass complete to Daniel Imatorbhebhe for 32 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 548 total yards, 190 rushing yards, and 358 passing yards. Colorado finished with 371 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 275 through the air.
USC converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-1, USC led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Darnold pass complete to Daniel Imatorbhebhe for 32 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Daniel Imatorbhebhe for 32 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Petite for 11 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 14-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Bobo pass complete to Phillip Lindsay for 67 yds for a TD, (Davis Price KICK) (Colorado led 7-14 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Davis Price 42 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 17-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Petite for 7 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 21-14 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Bobo 10 Yd pass from Steven Montez (Davis Price Kick) (Colorado led 14-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
USC defeated Colorado.
Total yards
548-371
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
190
USC averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
358
USC averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 548 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 358 | 275 |
| Rushing Yards | 190 | 96 |
| First Downs | 28 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-22 | 5-26 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-37 | 28-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:18 | 27:42 |