Total Yards
USC401
Utah482
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Utah at USC
Oct 22, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Utah
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 32
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Passing Yards
USC256
Utah235
Rushing Yards
USC145
Utah247
Turnovers
USC1
Utah1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature71°F
Wind19 mph SW
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC25:18
Utah34:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah edges USC 34-32
Utah defeated USC 34-32 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 482-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 34-32. Bryson Barnes run for 10 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 482 total yards, 247 rushing yards, and 235 passing yards. USC finished with 401 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 256 through the air.
Utah converted 3-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Utah led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryson Barnes pass complete to Sione Vaki for 53 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes run for 10 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 14-14 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
MarShawn Lloyd run for 45 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes pass complete to Sione Vaki for 53 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 7-0 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Zachariah Branch run for 1 yd for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes pass complete to Landen King for 6 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 21-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes pass complete to Sione Vaki for 15 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 28-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-32
Utah defeated USC.
Total yards
482-401
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
247
Utah averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
235
Utah averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 482 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 145 | 247 |
| First Downs | 18 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-47 | 8-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-35 | 14-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 25:18 | 34:42 |