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Arizona at USC
Nov 5, 2017 • Completed
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Arizona
Big 12

Final Score
35 - 49

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Game Conditions
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC beats Arizona 49-35
USC defeated Arizona 49-35 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 642-380 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 49-35. Josh Pollack fumbled, for a TD TEAM punt blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. Jalen Greene return for 11 yds (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 642 total yards, 331 rushing yards, and 311 passing yards. Arizona finished with 380 total yards, including 234 on the ground and 146 through the air.
USC converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, USC led 21-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Aca'Cedric Ware run for 42 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Uncategorized
Josh Pollack fumbled, for a TD TEAM punt blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. Jalen Greene return for 11 yds (Chase McGrath KICK) (Arizona led 0-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 22 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-3 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Steven Mitchell Jr. for 27 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 21-3 over Arizona).
Field Goal Good
Lucas Havrisik 44 yd FG GOOD (Arizona led 3-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Lucas Havrisik 43 yd FG GOOD (Arizona led 6-21 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 5 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 28-6 over Arizona).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-35
USC defeated Arizona.
Total yards
642-380
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
331
USC averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
311
USC averaged 12 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 642 | 380 |
| Passing Yards | 311 | 146 |
| Rushing Yards | 331 | 234 |
| First Downs | 30 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-123 | 3-32 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-26 | 14-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 33:55 | 26:05 |