Total Yards
USC755
Georgia Southern377
← Back to Game Stats Explorer
Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
Game Center
Georgia Southern at USC
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
Final Score
20 - 59
GSU
Home
USC
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
USC446
Georgia Southern235
Rushing Yards
USC309
Georgia Southern142
Turnovers
USC1
Georgia Southern1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature73°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.56
Postgame Win Probability
USC: 99.0%
Georgia Southern: 1.0%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
USC vs Georgia Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
USC30:12
Georgia Southern29:48
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC routs Georgia Southern 59-20
USC defeated Georgia Southern 59-20 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 755-377 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 59-20. Jayden Maiava pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 12 yds for a TD Georgia Southern Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Chris Crouch) declined (Ryon Sayeri KICK) came with 8:50 left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 755 total yards, 309 rushing yards, and 446 passing yards. Georgia Southern finished with 377 total yards, including 142 on the ground and 235 through the air.
USC converted 5-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 31-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 74 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Ja'Kobi Lane for 12 yds for a TD Georgia Southern Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Chris Crouch) declined (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 7-6 over Georgia Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 62 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 14-6 over Georgia Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 74 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 21-6 over Georgia Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Weston Bryan pass complete to Camden Brown for 32 yds for a TD USC Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Yards) declined (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Georgia Southern led 6-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Ryon Sayeri 26 yd FG GOOD (USC led 24-13 over Georgia Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Walker Lyons for 14 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 31-13 over Georgia Southern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-20
USC defeated Georgia Southern.
Total yards
755-377
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
309
USC averaged 9.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
446
USC averaged 14.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Georgia Southern's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 755 | 377 |
| Passing Yards | 446 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 309 | 142 |
| First Downs | 28 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-93 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-30 | 24-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:12 | 29:48 |