Total Yards
USC444
Nebraska310
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Nebraska at USC
Nov 16, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 12
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
20 - 28
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USC
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
USC259
Nebraska191
Rushing Yards
USC185
Nebraska119
Turnovers
USC2
Nebraska2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature67°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
18%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC31:50
Nebraska28:10
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Nebraska 28-20
USC defeated Nebraska 28-20 in Week 12 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 444-310 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 28-20. Zachariah Branch 6 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 444 total yards, 185 rushing yards, and 259 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 310 total yards, including 119 on the ground and 191 through the air.
USC converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, USC led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Duce Robinson 48 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Zachariah Branch 6 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick) (USC led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Hudson 12 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick) (USC led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Emmett Johnson 29 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (John Hohl Kick) (Nebraska led 14-14 over USC).
Field Goal Good
John Hohl 30 Yd Field Goal (Nebraska led 20-21 over USC).
Field Goal Good
John Hohl 29 Yd Field Goal (Nebraska led 17-14 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Duce Robinson 48 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick) (USC led 21-17 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-20
USC defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
444-310
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
185
USC averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
259
USC averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 444 | 310 |
| Passing Yards | 259 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 119 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-70 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-35 | 27-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 31:50 | 28:10 |