Total Yards
Washington State462
USC327
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USC at Washington State
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 30
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Washington State
Pac-12
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Passing Yards
Washington State340
USC164
Rushing Yards
Washington State122
USC163
Turnovers
Washington State1
USC2
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Washington State35:27
USC24:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Washington State edges USC 30-27
Washington State defeated USC 30-27 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 462-327 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. Sam Darnold run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 340 passing yards. USC finished with 327 total yards, including 163 on the ground and 164 through the air.
Washington State converted 8-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Washington State led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Erik Powell 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Darnold run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-3 over Washington State).
Field Goal Good
Erik Powell 44 yd FG GOOD (Washington State led 3-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Falk pass complete to Tavares Martin Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK) (Washington State led 10-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 20 yd FG GOOD (USC led 17-10 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 86 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-10 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Morrow run for 1 yd for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK) (Washington State led 17-17 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
Washington State defeated USC.
Total yards
462-327
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
Washington State averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
340
Washington State averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 462 | 327 |
| Passing Yards | 340 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 163 |
| First Downs | 23 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-51 | 15-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 35:27 | 24:33 |