Total Yards
California416
USC356
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USC at California
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
30 - 20
UC
Home
California
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
California303
USC223
Rushing Yards
California113
USC133
Turnovers
California6
USC2
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind13 mph NW
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
California vs USC box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California29:00
USC31:00
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC beats California 30-20
USC defeated California 30-20 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 356-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 30-20. Matt Anderson 36 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 356 total yards, 133 rushing yards, and 223 passing yards. California finished with 416 total yards, including 113 on the ground and 303 through the air.
USC converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-6, USC led 13-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McGrath 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matt Anderson 36 yd FG GOOD (California led 3-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 37 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-3 over California).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 34 yd FG GOOD (USC led 13-10 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Vic Enwere run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 10-3 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Petite for 16 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 10-10 over California).
Field Goal Good
Matt Anderson 21 yd FG GOOD (California led 13-13 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-20
USC defeated California.
Total yards
356-416
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
133
USC averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
223
USC averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 416 | 356 |
| Passing Yards | 303 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 113 | 133 |
| First Downs | 21 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-19 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-6 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-44 | 5-53 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-52 | 26-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 29:00 | 31:00 |