Total Yards
USC381
Utah457
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Utah at USC
Sep 21, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 4
Away
Utah
Big 12
Final Score
23 - 30
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USC
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC368
Utah210
Rushing Yards
USC13
Utah247
Turnovers
USC2
Utah1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature74°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC21:48
Utah38:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Utah 30-23
USC defeated Utah 30-23 in Week 4 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 381-457 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Matt Fink pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 29 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 381 total yards, 13 rushing yards, and 368 passing yards. Utah finished with 457 total yards, including 247 on the ground and 210 through the air.
USC converted 5-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, USC led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Pittman Jr. 77 Yd pass from Matt Fink (Chase McGrath Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Matt Fink pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 29 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Devonta'e Henry-Cole run for 17 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 7-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Fink pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 31 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Utah).
Field Goal Good
Jadon Redding 38 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 10-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Pittman Jr. 77 Yd pass from Matt Fink (Chase McGrath Kick) (USC led 21-10 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Cole Fotheringham 2 Yd pass from Tyler Huntley (Jadon Redding Kick) (Utah led 17-21 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
USC defeated Utah.
Total yards
381-457
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
13
USC averaged 0.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
368
USC averaged 11.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Utah's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 381 | 457 |
| Passing Yards | 368 | 210 |
| Rushing Yards | 13 | 247 |
| First Downs | 16 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-117 | 16-120 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-32 | 22-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 21:48 | 38:12 |