Total Yards
USC468
Texas366
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Texas at USC
Sep 17, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Texas
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Final Score
24 - 27
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Passing Yards
USC397
Texas298
Rushing Yards
USC71
Texas68
Turnovers
USC2
Texas4
Game Conditions
Temperature70°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC32:46
Texas27:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC edges Texas 27-24
USC defeated Texas 27-24 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 468-366 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Deontay Burnett 15 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 2} left in the quarter 2, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 468 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 397 passing yards. Texas finished with 366 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 298 through the air.
USC converted 6-18 on third down, went 0-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, USC led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ronald Jones II 56 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Deontay Burnett 15 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) (USC led 7-0 over Texas).
Interception Return Touchdown
DeShon Elliott 38 Yd Interception Return (Joshua Rowland Kick) (USC led 7-7 over Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II 56 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) (USC led 14-7 over Texas).
Field Goal Good
Joshua Rowland 39 yd FG GOOD (Texas led 10-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Armanti Foreman 17 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Joshua Rowland Kick) (Texas led 17-14 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 31 yd FG GOOD (USC led 17-17 over Texas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
USC defeated Texas.
Total yards
468-366
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
71
USC averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
397
USC averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Texas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 468 | 366 |
| Passing Yards | 397 | 298 |
| Rushing Yards | 71 | 68 |
| First Downs | 25 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-49 | 10-73 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-51 | 21-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:46 | 27:14 |