Total Yards
USC515
California469
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California at USC
Nov 6, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 10
Away
California
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Final Score
35 - 41
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Passing Yards
USC360
California406
Rushing Yards
USC155
California63
Turnovers
USC1
California1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature57°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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USC28:00
California32:00
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Game Story
USC holds off California 41-35
USC defeated California 41-35 in Week 10 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 515-469 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 41-35. Caleb Williams 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 515 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 360 passing yards. California finished with 469 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 406 through the air.
USC converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caleb Williams pass complete to Michael Jackson III for 59 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Williams 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (USC led 6-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 10 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 7-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Michael Jackson III for 7 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 20-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Dye run for 12 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 13-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Plummer pass complete to Monroe Young for 2 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 14-27 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Tahj Washington for 8 yds for a TD, (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 34-14 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-35
USC defeated California.
Total yards
515-469
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
USC averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
360
USC averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 515 | 469 |
| Passing Yards | 360 | 406 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 63 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-36 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-41 | 35-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:00 | 32:00 |