Total Yards
USC334
Colorado265
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Colorado at USC
Oct 14, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 7
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
20 - 31
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USC
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Passing Yards
USC272
Colorado168
Rushing Yards
USC62
Colorado97
Turnovers
USC2
Colorado1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature68°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC22:36
Colorado34:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Colorado 31-20
USC defeated Colorado 31-20 in Week 7 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 334-265 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 31-20. Laviska Shenault Jr. run for 49 yds for a TD (James Stefanou KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 11} left in the quarter 2, giving Colorado the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 334 total yards, 62 rushing yards, and 272 passing yards. Colorado finished with 265 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 168 through the air.
USC converted 2-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, USC led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 65 yds for a TD (Michael Brown KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Laviska Shenault Jr. run for 49 yds for a TD (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 65 yds for a TD (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
JT Daniels pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 27 yds for a TD (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 9 yds for a TD (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 21-7 over Colorado).
Interception Return Touchdown
Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Ajene Harris return for 6 yds for a TD (Michael Brown KICK) (Colorado led 7-28 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Michael Brown 38 yd FG GOOD (USC led 31-14 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-20
USC defeated Colorado.
Total yards
334-265
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
62
USC averaged 2.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
272
USC averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-23
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 334 | 265 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 62 | 97 |
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 7-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-123 | 8-81 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 25-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 22:36 | 34:55 |