Total Yards
USC400
Texas A&M443
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Texas A&M at USC
Dec 28, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Texas A&M
SEC
Final Score
31 - 35
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Passing Yards
USC295
Texas A&M292
Rushing Yards
USC105
Texas A&M151
Turnovers
USC3
Texas A&M2
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Box Score Comparison
USC vs Texas A&M box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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USC28:07
Texas A&M31:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Texas A&M 35-31
USC defeated Texas A&M 35-31 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 400-443 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Marcel Reed pass complete to Noah Thomas for 7 yds for a TD (Randy Bond KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Texas A&M the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 105 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Texas A&M finished with 443 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 292 through the air.
USC converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, USC led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Maiava pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 30 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Marcel Reed pass complete to Noah Thomas for 7 yds for a TD (Randy Bond KICK) (Texas A&M led 0-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 30 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 7-7 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 17 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 24-14 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
Marcel Reed pass complete to Noah Thomas for 5 yds for a TD USC Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Yards) declined (Randy Bond KICK) (Texas A&M led 7-14 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Randy Bond 27 yd FG GOOD (Texas A&M led 7-17 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Marcel Reed pass complete to Jabre Barber for 5 yds for a TD (Randy Bond KICK) (Texas A&M led 7-24 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
USC defeated Texas A&M.
Total yards
400-443
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
105
USC averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
USC averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Texas A&M's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 443 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 292 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 151 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 8-73 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-39 | 26-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:07 | 31:53 |