Total Yards
USC443
Rutgers434
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Rutgers at USC
Oct 26, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 9
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 42
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Passing Yards
USC308
Rutgers313
Rushing Yards
USC135
Rutgers121
Turnovers
USC0
Rutgers0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature61°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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USC23:32
Rutgers36:28
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Rutgers 42-20
USC defeated Rutgers 42-20 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 443-434 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 42-20. Woody Marks run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 443 total yards, 135 rushing yards, and 308 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 434 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 313 through the air.
USC converted 3-6 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, USC led 28-12 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miller Moss pass complete to Makai Lemon for 40 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Marks run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Marks run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 14-3 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 26 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 3-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Marks run for 22 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 28-9 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 3 yds for a TD (Jai Patel PAT MISSED) (Rutgers led 9-21 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Kyle Ford for 11 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 21-3 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-20
USC defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
443-434
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
135
USC averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
308
USC averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-6
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-22
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 434 |
| Passing Yards | 308 | 313 |
| Rushing Yards | 135 | 121 |
| First Downs | 23 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-6 | 11-22 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-43 | 4-9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-28 | 27-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 23:32 | 36:28 |