Total Yards
USC417
UCLA501
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UCLA at USC
Nov 19, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
UCLA
Big Ten
Final Score
23 - 28
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Passing Yards
USC264
UCLA421
Rushing Yards
USC153
UCLA80
Turnovers
USC1
UCLA2
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC29:42
UCLA30:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off UCLA 28-23
USC defeated UCLA 28-23 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 417-501 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 28-23. Ronald Jones II run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 417 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. UCLA finished with 501 total yards, including 80 on the ground and 421 through the air.
USC converted 2-10 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, USC led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ronald Jones II run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ronald Jones II run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-7 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 11 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 7-7 over USC).
Punt
Stefan Flintoft punt for 48 yds , Michael Pittman Jr. returns for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (UCLA led 0-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 9 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 14-21 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Darnold run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 21-7 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 27 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (UCLA led 23-28 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-23
USC defeated UCLA.
Total yards
417-501
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
USC averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
USC averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-19
UCLA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 417 | 501 |
| Passing Yards | 264 | 421 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 80 |
| First Downs | 24 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-115 | 12-100 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 32-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:42 | 30:18 |