USC Trojans vs. Texas Longhorns: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated USC Trojans 41–38 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: USC Trojans 38, Texas Longhorns 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	0	0	0	38
Texas Longhorns	0	0	0	0	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Vince Young (251.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +9.89 EPA
• Matt Leinart (30.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +8.39 EPA
• Brian Cushing (30.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.48 EPA/play -0.48 EPA

Rushing

• LenDale White (30.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.25 EPA
• Vince Young (251.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.83 EPA
• Reggie Bush (30.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Dwayne Jarrett (30.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• David Thomas (251.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Limas Sweed (251.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Vince Young	251.0	36	0.0%	0	0	+0.28	+9.89
Matt Leinart	30.0	40	2.5%	0	1	+0.21	+8.39
Brian Cushing	30.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48
Dwayne Jarrett	30.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-0.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	TEX
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	30.0	6	0	+0.15	Ended
Q1	251.0	6	0	-1.40	Punt
Q1	30.0	8	0	-4.58	Ended
Q1	251.0	1	0	-4.03	Ended
Q1	30.0	1	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	251.0	4	0	+0.72	Ended
Q1	30.0	1	0	+0.69	Rush TD
Q1	251.0	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q1	30.0	5	0	+0.41	Ended
Q2	251.0	1	0	+0.28	Ended
Q2	30.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30.0	9	0	+1.28	Ended
Q2	251.0	1	0	+3.84	Rush TD
Q2	30.0	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	251.0	2	0	+1.22	Ended
Q2	251.0	1	0	-0.45	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 30.0 · Tom Malone punt for 42 yards, returned by Aaron Ross for 2 yards to the Texas 46, fumbled at the Texas 46, forced by Scott Ware, recovered by USC. (+4.95 EPA)
2. Q2 · 30.0 · Matt Leinart pass intercepted by Michael Griffin at the Texas 0, returned for no gain to the Texas 20. (-4.43 EPA)
3. Q4 · 251.0 · Vince Young rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · 251.0 · Selvin Young rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Texas 49. (-4.03 EPA)
5. Q2 · 251.0 · Ramonce Taylor rush for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.84 EPA)
6. Q1 · 30.0 · Matt Leinart rush for no gain to the Texas 17. (-3.78 EPA)
7. Q4 · 251.0 · David Pino 31 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.62 EPA)
8. Q4 · 30.0 · Matt Leinart pass complete to David Kirtman for 33 yards to the USC 46 for a 1ST down, Texas penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted. (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (41–38) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Vince Young (251.0) — yds.
• EPA edge: USC 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 USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns?

USC Trojans 38, Texas Longhorns 41 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 38–41.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=260040030.

Who led USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Vince Young (251.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for USC Trojans at Texas Longhorns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.