USC Trojans vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Virginia Cavaliers 52–7 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: USC Trojans 52, Virginia Cavaliers 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	18	3	12	12	52
Virginia Cavaliers	6	0	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +14.83 EPA
• Aaron Corp (30) — 0.0 yds · -1.22 EPA/play -2.44 EPA
• Peter Lalich (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -7.88 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Gable (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Cedric Peerman (258) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Damian Williams (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• John Phillips (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Vidal Hazelton (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	29	10.3%	0	3	+0.51	+14.83
Aaron Corp	30	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.22	-2.44
Peter Lalich	258	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.33	-7.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	UVA
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	4	0	+1.42	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+2.24	Rush TD
Q1	258	3	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	+2.76	Rush TD
Q1	258	2	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	30	5	0	+3.14	Pass TD
Q1	258	2	0	-1.38	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+1.36	Rush TD
Q1	30	6	0	+2.28	Ended
Q1	258	3	0	-4.08	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+0.66	Ended
Q2	258	4	0	+1.02	Punt
Q2	258	1	0	-0.40	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	-0.97	Ended
Q2	258	7	0	+0.54	Missed FG
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · USC Trojans · Marc Tyler rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.16 EPA)
2. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Jimmy Howell punt for 34 yards, returned by Joe McKnight for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Virg at the USC 38. (+4.5 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Peter Lalich rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC at the Virg 46. (-4.4 EPA)
4. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Peter Lalich sacked for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC at the Virg 11. (-4.24 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass intercepted by Antonio Appleby at the Virg 35, returned for 12 yards to the Virg 47. (-3.81 EPA)
6. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Peter Lalich pass complete to John Phillips for no gain, fumbled, recovered by USC at the Virg 47. (-3.53 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · C.J. Gable rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to David Buehler for 28 yards to the Virg 3 for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (52–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• 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 Virginia Cavaliers?

USC Trojans 52, Virginia Cavaliers 7 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Virginia Cavaliers?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 52–7.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430258.

Who led USC Trojans vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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