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Washington State at USC
Oct 8, 2022 • Completed
Away
Washington State
Pac-12

Final Score
14 - 30

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Game Conditions
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Washington State 30-14
USC defeated Washington State 30-14 in Week 6 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 369-316 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 30-14. Denis Lynch 31 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 369 total yards, 181 rushing yards, and 188 passing yards. Washington State finished with 316 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 172 through the air.
USC converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, USC led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caleb Williams pass complete to Mario Williams for 38 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Denis Lynch 31 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-0 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Mario Williams for 38 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Ward pass complete to Robert Ferrel for 12 yds for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 7-10 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Ward pass complete to Nakia Watson for 1 yd for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 14-10 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Dye run for 4 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 17-14 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Mario Williams for 24 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 24-14 over Washington State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-14
USC defeated Washington State.
Total yards
369-316
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
181
USC averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
188
USC averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Washington State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 369 | 316 |
| Passing Yards | 188 | 172 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 144 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 11-106 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-29 | 19-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 32:48 | 27:12 |