Total Yards
USC431
Oregon State535
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Oregon State at USC
Sep 26, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Oregon State
Pac-12
Final Score
45 - 27
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Passing Yards
USC355
Oregon State213
Rushing Yards
USC76
Oregon State322
Turnovers
USC4
Oregon State2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature65°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC25:21
Oregon State34:39
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Game Story
Oregon State beats USC 45-27
Oregon State defeated USC 45-27 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 535-431 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Oregon State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-27. Chance Nolan pass complete to Teagan Quitoriano for 27 yds for a TD (Everett Hayes KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Oregon State the first major swing.
Oregon State's box score carried the story: 535 total yards, 322 rushing yards, and 213 passing yards. USC finished with 431 total yards, including 76 on the ground and 355 through the air.
Oregon State converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Oregon State led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Everett Hayes 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chance Nolan pass complete to Teagan Quitoriano for 27 yds for a TD (Everett Hayes KICK) (Oregon State led 7-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 7 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Oregon State).
Passing Touchdown
Chance Nolan pass complete to Tyjon Lindsey for 13 yds for a TD (Everett Hayes KICK) (Oregon State led 14-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Chance Nolan pass complete to Tre'Shaun Harrison for 36 yds for a TD (Everett Hayes KICK) (Everett Hayes KICK) (Everett Hayes KICK) (Oregon State led 21-14 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Keaontay Ingram run for 9 yds for a TD (Parker Lewis KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Oregon State).
Field Goal Good
Parker Lewis 26 yd FG GOOD (USC led 17-21 over Oregon State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-27
Oregon State defeated USC.
Total yards
535-431
Oregon State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
322
Oregon State averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
213
Oregon State averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
Oregon State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 535 |
| Passing Yards | 355 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 76 | 322 |
| First Downs | 32 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-98 | 14-154 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-49 | 15-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:21 | 34:39 |