Total Yards
USC521
Western Michigan357
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Western Michigan at USC
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
31 - 49
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Passing Yards
USC289
Western Michigan94
Rushing Yards
USC232
Western Michigan263
Turnovers
USC2
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature94°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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USC25:22
Western Michigan34:38
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Game Story
USC beats Western Michigan 49-31
USC defeated Western Michigan 49-31 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 521-357 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 49-31. Jamauri Bogan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Western Michigan the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 521 total yards, 232 rushing yards, and 289 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 357 total yards, including 263 on the ground and 94 through the air.
USC converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, USC led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Brown kickoff for 65 yds , Darius Phillips return for 100 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jamauri Bogan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 16 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jon Wassink run for 7 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (Western Michigan led 14-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-14 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Darnold run for 11 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 21-21 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Keishawn Watson pass complete to Jon Wassink for 27 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (Western Michigan led 21-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-31
USC defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
521-357
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
232
USC averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
289
USC averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 521 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 289 | 94 |
| Rushing Yards | 232 | 263 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-94 | 6-34 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-33 | 12-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:22 | 34:38 |