Total Yards
USC517
Fresno State421
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2022)
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Fresno State at USC
Sep 18, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 3
Away
Fresno State
Pac-12
Final Score
17 - 45
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USC
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC284
Fresno State257
Rushing Yards
USC233
Fresno State164
Turnovers
USC0
Fresno State2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature68°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
USC vs Fresno State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC34:08
Fresno State25:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Fresno State 45-17
USC defeated Fresno State 45-17 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 517-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-17. Jordan Addison 2 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 517 total yards, 233 rushing yards, and 284 passing yards. Fresno State finished with 421 total yards, including 164 on the ground and 257 through the air.
USC converted 6-12 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, USC led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Denis Lynch 41 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Addison 2 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 7-0 over Fresno State).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Williams 8 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 14-0 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Abraham Montano 23 Yd Field Goal (Fresno State led 3-14 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Williams 1 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 21-3 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Erik Brooks 39 Yd pass from Jake Haener (Abraham Montano Kick) (Fresno State led 10-21 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Malik Sherrod 32 Yd Run (Abraham Montano Kick) (Fresno State led 17-28 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-17
USC defeated Fresno State.
Total yards
517-421
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
233
USC averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
284
USC averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Fresno State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 517 | 421 |
| Passing Yards | 284 | 257 |
| Rushing Yards | 233 | 164 |
| First Downs | 29 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 3-17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-37 | 21-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:08 | 25:52 |