Total Yards
USC443
Louisville361
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Louisville at USC
Dec 28, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
DIRECTV Holiday Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Louisville
ACC
Final Score
28 - 42
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USC
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Passing Yards
USC372
Louisville141
Rushing Yards
USC71
Louisville220
Turnovers
USC1
Louisville2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature61°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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USC23:26
Louisville36:34
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Game Story
USC beats Louisville 42-28
USC defeated Louisville 42-28 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 443-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 42-28. Isaac Guerendo run for 2 yds for a TD (Nick Lopez KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Louisville the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 443 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 372 passing yards. Louisville finished with 361 total yards, including 220 on the ground and 141 through the air.
USC converted 6-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, USC led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miller Moss pass complete to Duce Robinson for 44 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Isaac Guerendo run for 2 yds for a TD (Nick Lopez KICK) (Louisville led 7-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Tahj Washington for 17 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Tahj Washington for 29 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 14-7 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Conley run for 9 yds for a TD (Nick Lopez KICK) (Louisville led 14-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Kyron Hudson for 9 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 21-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 31 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK) (USC led 28-14 over Louisville).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-28
USC defeated Louisville.
Total yards
443-361
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
71
USC averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
372
USC averaged 11.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Louisville's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 372 | 141 |
| Rushing Yards | 71 | 220 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-32 | 4-44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-33 | 21-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 23:26 | 36:34 |