Total Yards
USC623
Stanford342
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Stanford at USC
Sep 10, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
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Final Score
24 - 42
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Passing Yards
USC316
Stanford172
Rushing Yards
USC307
Stanford170
Turnovers
USC2
Stanford0
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC34:35
Stanford25:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Stanford 42-24
USC defeated Stanford 42-24 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 623-342 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 42-24. Bryce Love run for 75 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Stanford the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 623 total yards, 307 rushing yards, and 316 passing yards. Stanford finished with 342 total yards, including 170 on the ground and 172 through the air.
USC converted 10-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, USC led 28-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 25 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bryce Love run for 75 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (Stanford led 7-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Steven Mitchell Jr. for 4 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 25 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 28-17 over Stanford).
Field Goal Good
Jet Toner 36 yd FG GOOD (Stanford led 17-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Deontay Burnett 22 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) (USC led 21-14 over Stanford).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-24
USC defeated Stanford.
Total yards
623-342
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
307
USC averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
316
USC averaged 12.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-12
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Stanford's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Stanford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 623 | 342 |
| Passing Yards | 316 | 172 |
| Rushing Yards | 307 | 170 |
| First Downs | 28 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-12 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-90 | 7-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-26 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:35 | 25:25 |