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Arizona at USC
Oct 8, 2023 • Completed
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Arizona
Big 12

Final Score
41 - 43

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Game Conditions
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC edges Arizona 43-41
USC defeated Arizona 43-41 in Week 6 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 365-506 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 43-41. Jacob Cowing 23 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 365 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 219 passing yards. Arizona finished with 506 total yards, including 203 on the ground and 303 through the air.
USC converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caleb Williams 18 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Cowing 23 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick) (Arizona led 10-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Tyler Loop 23 yd FG GOOD (Arizona led 3-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner McLachlan 18 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick) (Arizona led 17-0 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Williams 4 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 7-17 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Hudson 5 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 14-17 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
MarShawn Lloyd 9 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick) (USC led 21-20 over Arizona).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-41
USC defeated Arizona.
Total yards
365-506
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
USC averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
219
USC averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 365 | 506 |
| Passing Yards | 219 | 303 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 203 |
| First Downs | 23 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-72 | 12-99 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-25 | 25-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 24:21 | 35:39 |