Total Yards
Texas394
USC317
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USC at Texas
Sep 16, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 37
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Texas
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Texas234
USC322
Rushing Yards
Texas160
USC-5
Turnovers
Texas1
USC1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature79°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Texas vs USC box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Texas34:38
USC25:22
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Texas pulls away from USC 37-14
Texas defeated USC 37-14 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 394-317 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Texas set the terms early in a game that finished 37-14. Stephen Carr run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
Texas's box score carried the story: 394 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. USC finished with 317 total yards, including -5 on the ground and 322 through the air.
Texas converted 10-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Texas led 16-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Ehlinger pass complete to Lil'Jordan Humphrey for 47 yds for a TD, (Cameron Dicker KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Stephen Carr run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Vavae Malepeai run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-3 over Texas).
Field Goal Good
Cameron Dicker 20 yd FG GOOD (Texas led 3-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Cameron Dicker 46 yd FG GOOD (Texas led 13-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Ehlinger pass complete to Lil'Jordan Humphrey for 47 yds for a TD, (Cameron Dicker KICK) (Texas led 10-14 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Cameron Dicker 46 yd FG GOOD (Texas led 16-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-14
Texas defeated USC.
Total yards
394-317
Texas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
Texas averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
Texas averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
Texas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | -5 |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-46 | 10-99 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-34 | 30-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 16 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:38 | 25:22 |