Total Yards
USC629
California475
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California at USC
Oct 28, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
California
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Final Score
24 - 45
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Passing Yards
USC231
California333
Rushing Yards
USC398
California142
Turnovers
USC3
California2
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
USC vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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USC31:51
California28:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC pulls away from California 45-24
USC defeated California 45-24 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 629-475 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Darreus Rogers 3 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 629 total yards, 398 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. California finished with 475 total yards, including 142 on the ground and 333 through the air.
USC converted 6-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, USC led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ronald Jones II 37 Yd Run (Matt Boermeester Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Darreus Rogers 3 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (USC led 7-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II 16 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (USC led 14-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Deontay Burnett 13 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (USC led 21-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Tre Watson 22 Yd pass from Davis Webb (Matt Anderson Kick) (California led 7-21 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Matt Anderson 27 Yd Field Goal (California led 10-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Darreus Rogers 20 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (USC led 28-10 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
USC defeated California.
Total yards
629-475
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
398
USC averaged 8.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
USC averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 629 | 475 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 333 |
| Rushing Yards | 398 | 142 |
| First Downs | 31 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-125 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 34-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:51 | 28:09 |