Total Yards
USC668
Nevada360
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Nevada at USC
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Nevada
Mountain West
Final Score
14 - 66
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Passing Yards
USC453
Nevada311
Rushing Yards
USC215
Nevada49
Turnovers
USC1
Nevada1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature79°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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USC24:01
Nevada35:59
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Game Story
USC overwhelms Nevada 66-14
USC defeated Nevada 66-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 668-360 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 66-14. Caleb Williams pass complete to Zachariah Branch for 22 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 668 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 453 passing yards. Nevada finished with 360 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 311 through the air.
USC converted 2-6 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 35-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miller Moss pass complete to Duce Robinson for 71 yds for a TD (Tyler Robles KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Zachariah Branch for 22 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Nevada).
Rushing Touchdown
MarShawn Lloyd run for 24 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Tahj Washington for 22 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 21-7 over Nevada).
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Dollars run for 3 yds for a TD (Brandon Talton KICK) (Nevada led 7-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Michael Jackson III for 15 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 28-7 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Brenden Rice for 13 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 35-7 over Nevada).
Stat Callouts
Final score
66-14
USC defeated Nevada.
Total yards
668-360
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
USC averaged 10.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
453
USC averaged 13.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-6
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-19
Nevada's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 668 | 360 |
| Passing Yards | 453 | 311 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 49 |
| First Downs | 27 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-6 | 5-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-75 | 4-49 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-34 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 24:01 | 35:59 |