Total Yards
California527
USC497
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USC at California
Oct 28, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 9
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
50 - 49
UC
Home
California
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
California292
USC369
Rushing Yards
California235
USC128
Turnovers
California4
USC1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature61°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
California vs USC box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
California27:24
USC32:36
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC edges California 50-49
USC defeated California 50-49 in Week 9 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 497-527 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 50-49. Jaydn Ott run for 43 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 497 total yards, 128 rushing yards, and 369 passing yards. California finished with 527 total yards, including 235 on the ground and 292 through the air.
USC converted 8-19 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, USC led 17-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Denis Lynch 23 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 43 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 7-10 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Denis Lynch 23 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-0 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
MarShawn Lloyd run for 2 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 10-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Caleb Williams pass complete to Austin Jones for 6 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 17-7 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydn Ott run for 61 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 14-17 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Trond Grizzell for 17 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (California led 28-17 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
50-49
USC defeated California.
Total yards
497-527
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
128
USC averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
369
USC averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-19
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 527 | 497 |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 369 |
| Rushing Yards | 235 | 128 |
| First Downs | 29 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 11-101 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-39 | 23-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 27:24 | 32:36 |