Total Yards
Colorado564
USC498
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USC at Colorado
Sep 30, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 5
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
48 - 41
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado371
USC403
Rushing Yards
Colorado193
USC95
Turnovers
Colorado1
USC1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature68°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Colorado32:05
USC27:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Colorado 48-41
USC defeated Colorado 48-41 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 498-564 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 48-41. MarShawn Lloyd run for 27 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 498 total yards, 95 rushing yards, and 403 passing yards. Colorado finished with 564 total yards, including 193 on the ground and 371 through the air.
USC converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 34-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caleb Williams pass complete to Tahj Washington for 71 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
MarShawn Lloyd run for 27 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Tahj Washington for 71 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 14-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Jimmy Horn Jr. for 30 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Dorian Singer for 8 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 21-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Brenden Rice for 26 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 34-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Mario Williams for 24 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch PAT MISSED) (USC led 27-7 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-41
USC defeated Colorado.
Total yards
498-564
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
95
USC averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
403
USC averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 564 | 498 |
| Passing Yards | 371 | 403 |
| Rushing Yards | 193 | 95 |
| First Downs | 32 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-60 | 6-53 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-45 | 30-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 6 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:05 | 27:55 |