Total Yards
Penn State465
USC575
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USC at Penn State
Jan 2, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
ROSE BOWL GAME PRES. BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
52 - 49
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State254
USC453
Rushing Yards
Penn State211
USC122
Turnovers
Penn State3
USC1
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs USC box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State26:39
USC33:21
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC edges Penn State 52-49
USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 575-465 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 52-49. Matt Boermeester 22 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 575 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 453 passing yards. Penn State finished with 465 total yards, including 211 on the ground and 254 through the air.
USC converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, USC led 27-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Boermeester 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matt Boermeester 22 Yd Field Goal (USC led 10-0 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Deontay Burnett 26 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (USC led 7-0 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Matt Boermeester 44 Yd Field Goal (USC led 13-0 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 11 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 21-27 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Saquon Barkley run for 24 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 7-13 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Trace McSorley pass complete to Chris Godwin for 30 yds for a TD, (Tyler Davis KICK) (Penn State led 14-20 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-49
USC defeated Penn State.
Total yards
575-465
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
USC averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
453
USC averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-10
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 465 | 575 |
| Passing Yards | 254 | 453 |
| Rushing Yards | 211 | 122 |
| First Downs | 23 | 33 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-65 | 10-85 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-29 | 33-54 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 26:39 | 33:21 |