Total Yards
USC482
Northwestern280
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Northwestern at USC
Nov 8, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 11
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 38
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Passing Yards
USC309
Northwestern150
Rushing Yards
USC173
Northwestern130
Turnovers
USC1
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature66°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.57
Postgame Win Probability
USC: 98.5%
Northwestern: 1.5%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC32:36
Northwestern27:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC pulls away from Northwestern 38-17
USC defeated Northwestern 38-17 in Week 11 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 482-280 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. (07:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass complete short left to #6 M.Lemon caught at NU04, for 7 yards to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:46 #48 R.Sayeri kick attempt good (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper) came with 7:46 left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 482 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 309 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 280 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 150 through the air.
USC converted 6-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, USC led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (04:44) #48 R.Sayeri field goal attempt from 22 yards GOOD (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper), clock 04:40.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
(07:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass complete short left to #6 M.Lemon caught at NU04, for 7 yards to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:46 #48 R.Sayeri kick attempt good (H: #80 S.Johnson… (USC led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
(00:49) Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass complete short right to #17 G.Wilde caught at USC02, for 4 yards to the USC00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:45 #82 J.Olsen kick attempt good (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J… (Northwestern led 7-7 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
(07:43) Shotgun #5 C.Komolafe rush middle for 2 yards gain to the USC00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:26 #82 J.Olsen kick attempt good (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #39 J.Florentine) (Northwestern led 14-14 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
(11:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava rush right for 6 yards gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:27 #48 R.Sayeri kick attempt good (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper) (USC led 14-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
(01:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #30 K.Miller rush left for 12 yards gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:24, 1ST DOWN #48 R.Sayeri kick attempt good (H: #80 S.Johnson, LS: #31 H.Pepper) (USC led 21-14 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
(08:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass complete short right to #8 J.Lane caught at NU00, for 10 yards to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:56, 1ST DOWN #48 R.Sayeri kick attempt good (H: #8… (USC led 28-14 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
USC defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
482-280
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
USC averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
309
USC averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Northwestern's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 482 | 280 |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 130 |
| First Downs | 24 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 2-26 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-34 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | ||
| Possession Time | 32:36 | 27:24 |