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Stanford at USC
Sep 8, 2019 • Completed
Away
Stanford
ACC

Final Score
20 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Stanford 45-20
USC defeated Stanford 45-20 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 492-335 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Davis Mills pass complete to Connor Wedington for 15 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Stanford the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 492 total yards, 115 rushing yards, and 377 passing yards. Stanford finished with 335 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 237 through the air.
USC converted 5-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 24-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kedon Slovis pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 39 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Davis Mills pass complete to Connor Wedington for 15 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (Stanford led 7-3 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 23 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-0 over Stanford).
Rushing Touchdown
Cameron Scarlett run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (Stanford led 14-3 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Stephen Carr run for 25 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 17-20 over Stanford).
Field Goal Good
Jet Toner 32 yd FG GOOD (Stanford led 17-3 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 7 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 24-20 over Stanford).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
USC defeated Stanford.
Total yards
492-335
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
115
USC averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
377
USC averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Stanford's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Stanford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 335 |
| Passing Yards | 377 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 98 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-93 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-33 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:31 | 33:29 |