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Oregon State at USC
Oct 7, 2017 • Completed
Away
Oregon State
Pac-12

Final Score
10 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Oregon State 38-10
USC defeated Oregon State 38-10 in Week 6 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 512-319 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 38-10. Ronald Jones II run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 512 total yards, 184 rushing yards, and 328 passing yards. Oregon State finished with 319 total yards, including 122 on the ground and 197 through the air.
USC converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, USC led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Fink run for 51 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-0 over Oregon State).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 37 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Oregon State).
Field Goal Good
Jordan Choukair 33 yd FG GOOD (Oregon State led 3-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 16 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 21-3 over Oregon State).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Josh Falo for 30 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 28-3 over Oregon State).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 29 yd FG GOOD (USC led 31-10 over Oregon State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-10
USC defeated Oregon State.
Total yards
512-319
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
184
USC averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
328
USC averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Oregon State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 512 | 319 |
| Passing Yards | 328 | 197 |
| Rushing Yards | 184 | 122 |
| First Downs | 26 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-46 | 7-69 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-36 | 16-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 30:34 | 29:26 |