Total Yards
USC547
Arizona466
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Arizona at USC
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Arizona
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 41
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USC
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Passing Yards
USC313
Arizona339
Rushing Yards
USC234
Arizona127
Turnovers
USC1
Arizona1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature69°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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USC32:58
Arizona27:02
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Game Story
USC holds off Arizona 41-34
USC defeated Arizona 41-34 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 547-466 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 41-34. Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 62 yds for a TD, (Alex Stadthaus KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 547 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 313 passing yards. Arizona finished with 466 total yards, including 127 on the ground and 339 through the air.
USC converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 35-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 62 yds for a TD, (Alex Stadthaus KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 62 yds for a TD, (Alex Stadthaus KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Jamarye Joiner pass complete to Tayvian Cunningham for 73 yds for a TD USC Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference ( Yards) declined, (Tyler Loop KICK) (Arizona led 7-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Keaontay Ingram run for 3 yds for a TD, (Alex Stadthaus KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Drake London 2 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Alex Stadthaus Kick) (USC led 21-7 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Wiley run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Loop KICK) (Arizona led 14-28 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 15 yds for a TD, (Alex Stadthaus KICK) (USC led 35-14 over Arizona).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-34
USC defeated Arizona.
Total yards
547-466
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
USC averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
313
USC averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 547 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 313 | 339 |
| Rushing Yards | 234 | 127 |
| First Downs | 35 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-100 | 12-130 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-39 | 22-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 32:58 | 27:02 |