Colorado State Rams vs. USC Trojans: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Colorado State Rams 49– in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Colorado State Rams , USC Trojans 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	0	0	6
USC Trojans	6	18	12	0	49

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Matt Leinart (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.09 EPA
• Justin Holland (36) — 0.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +8.35 EPA

Rushing

• LenDale White (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.23 EPA
• Uldis Jaunarajs (36) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Reggie Bush (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Steve Smith () (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• David Anderson () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Joel Dreessen () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Leinart	30	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.56	+14.09
Justin Holland	36	26	0.0%	0	0	+0.32	+8.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CSU	USC
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	36	7	0	+3.26	Ended
Q1	30	12	0	+6.52	Rush TD
Q1	36	6	0	+0.12	Ended
Q1	30	9	0	+1.73	Fumble
Q1	36	7	0	-1.37	Ended
Q2	30	7	0	+5.61	Rush TD
Q2	36	1	0	+0.34	Fumble
Q2	30	1	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	36	4	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	-1.91	Ended
Q2	36	3	0	-1.97	Ended
Q2	30	6	0	+5.52	Rush TD
Q2	36	1	0	-0.58	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	+2.74	Rush TD
Q2	36	3	0	+0.90	Interception
Q3	30	3	0	+1.97	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Matt Grootegoed (USC). Returned for 56 yards. (-8.71 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Rams fumble by Joel Dreessen (CSU), recovered by Jason Leach (USC), returned for no gain. (-6.18 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Trojans fumble by Greig Carlson (USC), recovered by Liddon Levine (CSU), returned for no gain. (-6.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Matt Grootegoed (USC). Returned for no gain. (-4.87 EPA)
5. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass left side intercepted by Eric Wright (USC). Returned for no gain. (-4.28 EPA)
6. Q1 · USC Trojans · Trojans fumble by Matt Leinart (USC), recovered by Jonathon Simon (CSU), returned for no gain. (-4.19 EPA)
7. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Rams fumble by Justin Holland (CSU), recovered by Manuel Wright (USC), returned for a 20 yard touchdown. (-4.08 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · LenDale White (USC) rushed right side for -1 yards. (-4.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (49–) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Matt Leinart (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CSU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado State Rams vs USC Trojans?

Colorado State Rams 0, USC Trojans 49 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 0–49.

Where can I find the Colorado State Rams vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550030.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs USC Trojans in passing?

Matt Leinart (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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