California Golden Bears vs. USC Trojans: 2008 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 17–3 in Week 11, 2008. Final score: California Golden Bears 3, USC Trojans 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	3	0	0	3
USC Trojans	3	6	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +12.11 EPA
• Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +3.88 EPA
• Team (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -0.21 EPA

Rushing

• Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Jahvid Best (25) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• C.J. Gable (30) — 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony McCoy (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Nyan Boateng (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.38 EPA
• Damian Williams (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	24	8.3%	0	2	+0.51	+12.11
Nate Longshore	25	15	0.0%	0	0	+0.26	+3.88
Team	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.21	-0.21
Kevin Riley	25	11	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-5.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	25	4	0	+2.30	Ended
Q1	30	7	0	+1.10	Punt
Q1	25	6	0	-2.11	Punt
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	7	0	+0.85	Ended
Q1	25	3	0	-4.70	Punt
Q2	30	5	0	+0.96	Ended
Q2	25	7	0	+0.08	Punt
Q2	25	1	0	-0.52	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	+4.93	Pass TD
Q2	30	1	0	+1.10	Ended
Q2	25	7	0	-2.37	Field goal
Q3	30	1	0	+0.47	Ended
Q3	25	4	0	+0.95	Punt
Q3	30	4	0	-1.73	Punt
Q3	25	3	0	-4.37	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Kevin Riley pass intercepted by Josh Pinkard at the USC 0, returned for 3 yards to the USC 3. (-5.45 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Joe McKnight rush for 17 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cal at the Cal 33. (-4.51 EPA)
3. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Usc penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted. (+3.54 EPA)
4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Patrick Turner for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Kevin Riley pass complete to Verran Tucker for 31 yards to the USC 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jahvid Best rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Cal 32. (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Stafon Johnson rush for no gain to the Cal 15. (-2.79 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Damian Williams for 30 yards to the Cal 16 for a 1ST down. (+2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (17–3) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

California Golden Bears 3, USC Trojans 17 in Week 11 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 3–17.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283130030.

Who led California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans in passing?

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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