Total Yards
Michigan322
USC379
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USC at Michigan
Sep 21, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 4
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 27
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Michigan
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan32
USC283
Rushing Yards
Michigan290
USC96
Turnovers
Michigan2
USC2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature86°F
Wind12 mph NW
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan29:18
USC30:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan edges USC 27-24
Michigan defeated USC 27-24 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 322-379 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. Kalel Mullings run for 53 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 322 total yards, 290 rushing yards, and 32 passing yards. USC finished with 379 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 283 through the air.
Michigan converted 4-15 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Michigan led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kalel Mullings run for 53 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kalel Mullings run for 53 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 29 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-14 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Donovan Edwards run for 41 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada KICK) (Michigan led 14-0 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Jay Fair for 16 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 17-20 over Michigan).
Interception Return Touchdown
Miller Moss pass intercepted Will Johnson return for 42 yds for a TD (Dominic Zvada PAT BLOCKED) (USC led 10-20 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Duce Robinson for 9 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 10-14 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Michigan defeated USC.
Total yards
322-379
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
290
Michigan averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
32
Michigan averaged 2.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-15
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 322 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 32 | 283 |
| Rushing Yards | 290 | 96 |
| First Downs | 12 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 6-32 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-12 | 28-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:18 | 30:42 |