Total Yards
USC447
Fresno State462
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Fresno State at USC
Sep 1, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Fresno State
Pac-12
Final Score
23 - 31
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC272
Fresno State256
Rushing Yards
USC175
Fresno State206
Turnovers
USC4
Fresno State3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature75°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
USC vs Fresno State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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USC28:01
Fresno State31:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Fresno State 31-23
USC defeated Fresno State 31-23 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 447-462 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 31-23. Stephen Carr run for 14 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 447 total yards, 175 rushing yards, and 272 passing yards. Fresno State finished with 462 total yards, including 206 on the ground and 256 through the air.
USC converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-3, USC led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chase McGrath 38 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Stephen Carr run for 14 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-0 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
JT Daniels pass complete to Stephen Carr for 8 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Cesar Silva 45 Yd Field Goal (Fresno State led 3-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jorge Reyna pass complete to Derrion Grim for 34 yds for a TD, (Cesar Silva KICK) (Fresno State led 10-17 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 38 yd FG GOOD (USC led 17-3 over Fresno State).
Rushing Touchdown
Vavae Malepeai run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 31-13 over Fresno State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-23
USC defeated Fresno State.
Total yards
447-462
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
175
USC averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
272
USC averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Fresno State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 447 | 462 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 175 | 206 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 6-51 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-42 | 19-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 28:01 | 31:59 |