Total Yards
UCLA266
USC527
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USC at UCLA
Nov 20, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
USC
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Final Score
36 - 14
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Passing Yards
UCLA211
USC267
Rushing Yards
UCLA55
USC260
Turnovers
UCLA0
USC2
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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UCLA16:13
USC43:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC pulls away from UCLA 36-14
USC defeated UCLA 36-14 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 527-266 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 36-14. Ronald Jones II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 527 total yards, 260 rushing yards, and 267 passing yards. UCLA finished with 266 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 211 through the air.
USC converted 12-21 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, USC led 23-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ronald Jones II run for 60 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 7-7 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Mike Fafaul pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 56 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 7-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Matt Boermeester 30 yd FG GOOD (USC led 23-14 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 60 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (USC led 14-14 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Mike Fafaul pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 7 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 14-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to De'Quan Hampton for 31 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester PAT MISSED) (USC led 20-14 over UCLA).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-14
USC defeated UCLA.
Total yards
527-266
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
260
USC averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
267
USC averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-21
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
UCLA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCLA | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 266 | 527 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 267 |
| Rushing Yards | 55 | 260 |
| First Downs | 10 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 12-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-44 | 7-39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-32 | 25-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 58 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 16:13 | 43:47 |