Total Yards
Iowa328
USC356
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USC at Iowa
Dec 28, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 49
UI
Home
Iowa
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa213
USC334
Rushing Yards
Iowa115
USC22
Turnovers
Iowa0
USC3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature55°F
Wind5 mph W
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa33:24
USC26:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa pulls away from USC 49-24
Iowa defeated USC 49-24 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 328-356 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 49-24. Kedon Slovis pass complete to Drake London for 4 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 328 total yards, 115 rushing yards, and 213 passing yards. USC finished with 356 total yards, including 22 on the ground and 334 through the air.
Iowa converted 9-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Iowa led 28-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyrone Tracy Jr. run for 23 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Drake London for 4 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyrone Tracy Jr. run for 23 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over USC).
Kickoff
Alex Stadthaus kickoff for 63 yds , Ihmir Smith-Marsette return for 98 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (USC led 14-21 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Vavae Malepeai for 16 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (USC led 14-14 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Ihmir Smith-Marsette run for 6 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 14-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Nate Stanley pass complete to Ihmir Smith-Marsette for 12 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 28-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-24
Iowa defeated USC.
Total yards
328-356
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
115
Iowa averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
213
Iowa averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 328 | 356 |
| Passing Yards | 213 | 334 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 22 |
| First Downs | 19 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-23 | 3-21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 34-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 18 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:24 | 26:36 |