Total Yards
Colorado486
USC522
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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USC at Colorado
Nov 11, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 11
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 24
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Colorado
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado376
USC329
Rushing Yards
Colorado110
USC193
Turnovers
Colorado2
USC0
Game Conditions
Temperature59°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Colorado28:30
USC31:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Colorado 38-24
USC defeated Colorado 38-24 in Week 11 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 522-486 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 38-24. Sam Darnold pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 10 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 11} left in the quarter 2, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 522 total yards, 193 rushing yards, and 329 passing yards. Colorado finished with 486 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 376 through the air.
USC converted 4-14 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, USC led 20-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McGrath 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 10 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 18 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-0 over Colorado).
Interception Return Touchdown
Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Ajene Harris return for 34 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath PAT MISSED) (Colorado led 0-20 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Juwann Winfree for 79 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 7-27 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 1 yd for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 14-27 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Darnold run for 24 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 27-0 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-24
USC defeated Colorado.
Total yards
522-486
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
193
USC averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
329
USC averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 486 | 522 |
| Passing Yards | 376 | 329 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 193 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 9-79 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-49 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:30 | 31:30 |