Total Yards
Washington State279
USC447
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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USC at Washington State
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 14
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Washington State
Pac-12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Washington State180
USC399
Rushing Yards
Washington State99
USC48
Turnovers
Washington State4
USC3
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Washington State30:17
USC29:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Washington State 45-14
USC defeated Washington State 45-14 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 447-279 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-14. Jayden de Laura pass complete to Travell Harris for 12 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Washington State the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 447 total yards, 48 rushing yards, and 399 passing yards. Washington State finished with 279 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 180 through the air.
USC converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, USC led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jaxson Dart pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 38 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jayden de Laura pass complete to Travell Harris for 12 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 7-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jaxson Dart pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 38 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 7-14 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden de Laura pass complete to Travell Harris for 7 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 14-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jaxson Dart pass complete to Drake London for 31 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 35-14 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Jaxson Dart pass complete to Drake London for 5 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 14-14 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
Gary Bryant Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 21-14 over Washington State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-14
USC defeated Washington State.
Total yards
447-279
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
48
USC averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
399
USC averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Washington State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 279 | 447 |
| Passing Yards | 180 | 399 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 48 |
| First Downs | 15 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-51 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 31-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:17 | 29:43 |