Total Yards
Nebraska286
USC337
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USC at Nebraska
Nov 1, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 10
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 17
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Nebraska
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska98
USC135
Rushing Yards
Nebraska188
USC202
Turnovers
Nebraska1
USC1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature41°F
Wind4 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.72
Postgame Win Probability
Nebraska: 26.3%
USC: 73.7%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs USC box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska32:58
USC27:02
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
USC holds off Nebraska 21-17
USC defeated Nebraska 21-17 in Week 10 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 337-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. (06:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 D.Raiola pass complete short right to #6 D.Key caught at USC00, for 14 yards to the USC00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:29, 1ST DOWN #91 K.Cunanan kick attempt good (H: #37 K.Koch, LS: #46 K.Gallic) came with 6:29 left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 202 rushing yards, and 135 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 286 total yards, including 188 on the ground and 98 through the air.
USC converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, USC led 6-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (06:11) #48 R.Sayeri field goal attempt from 49 yards GOOD (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper), clock 06:07.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
(06:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 D.Raiola pass complete short right to #6 D.Key caught at USC00, for 14 yards to the USC00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:29, 1ST DOWN #91 K.Cunanan kick attempt good (H:… (Nebraska led 7-0 over USC).
Field Goal Good
(06:11) #48 R.Sayeri field goal attempt from 49 yards GOOD (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper), clock 06:07 (USC led 6-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
(13:23) #48 R.Sayeri field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper), clock 13:23 (USC led 3-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
(01:40) No Huddle #21 E.Johnson rush middle for 10 yards gain to the USC00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:37, 1ST DOWN #91 K.Cunanan kick attempt good (H: #37 K.Koch, LS: #46 K.Gallic) (Nebraska led 14-6 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
(03:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava rush right for 16 yards gain to the NEB00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:32, 1ST DOWN #30 K.Miller rush attempt Successful (USC led 14-14 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
(12:56) #91 K.Cunanan field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD (H: #37 K.Koch, LS: #46 K.Gallic), clock 12:53 (Nebraska led 17-14 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
USC defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
337-286
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
202
USC averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
135
USC averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Nebraska's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 286 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 98 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 202 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 8-49 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-22 | 9-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 32:58 | 27:02 |