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USC at Stanford
Sep 10, 2022 • Completed
Away
USC
Big Ten

Final Score
41 - 28

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC beats Stanford 41-28
USC defeated Stanford 41-28 in Week 2 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 505-441 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 41-28. E.J. Smith 3 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Joshua Karty Kick) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Stanford the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 505 total yards, 164 rushing yards, and 341 passing yards. Stanford finished with 441 total yards, including 221 on the ground and 220 through the air.
USC converted 3-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, USC led 35-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jordan Addison 75 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
E.J. Smith 3 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Joshua Karty Kick) (Stanford led 7-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Addison 75 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 21-7 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Lake McRee 5 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 7-0 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Addison 22 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 14-0 over Stanford).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Dye 27 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 35-14 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Mario Williams 15 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 28-7 over Stanford).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-28
USC defeated Stanford.
Total yards
505-441
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
164
USC averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
341
USC averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-8
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Stanford's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Stanford | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 441 | 505 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 341 |
| Rushing Yards | 221 | 164 |
| First Downs | 33 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 3-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-42 | 9-104 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 20-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 29:27 | 30:33 |