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Wisconsin at USC
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
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Wisconsin
Big Ten

Final Score
21 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC beats Wisconsin 38-21
USC defeated Wisconsin 38-21 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 469-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 63 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 469 total yards, 161 rushing yards, and 308 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 286 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 180 through the air.
USC converted 11-17 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, USC led 10-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Lantz 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Braedyn Locke pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 63 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Ja'Kobi Lane 32 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick) (USC led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Tawee Walker run for 18 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 41 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-14 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Tawee Walker run for 4 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-10 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Duce Robinson for 8 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 24-21 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
USC defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
469-286
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
161
USC averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
308
USC averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-17
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 469 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 308 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 161 | 106 |
| First Downs | 29 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-17 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-53 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-45 | 13-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 40:07 | 19:53 |