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USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins: 2008 Week 15 Recap

Trojans defeat Bruins 28–7 in Week 15

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins (Week 15).

USC Trojans 28 12-1 Winner
Final 28–7
UCLA Bruins 7 4-8
Winner
USC Trojans
Final score
28–7
Halftime
USC Trojans 18–6 UCLA Bruins
Top passer
Mark Sanchez

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Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated UCLA Bruins 28–7 in Week 15, 2008. Final score: USC Trojans 28, UCLA Bruins 7.

Game summary

USC Trojans rolled past UCLA Bruins 28–7 in Week 15 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Stafon Johnson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Patrick Turner — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
USC Trojans1266028
UCLA Bruins60007

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USCUSC Trojans
UCLAUCLA Bruins

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. USC
    Q1TD
    DWDamian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Mark Sanchez pass complete to Damian Williams for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. USC
    Q1TD
    JMJoe McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Joe McKnight rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. UCLA
    Q1TD
    KBKahlil Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Dominique Johnson pass complete to Kahlil Bell for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. USC
    Q2TD
    SJStafon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Stafon Johnson rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. USC
    Q3TD
    PTPatrick Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Mark Sanchez pass complete to Patrick Turner for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.88 EPA
  • Dominique Johnson (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.56 EPA/play +3.56 EPA
  • Kevin Craft (26) — 0.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -6.77 EPA

Rushing

  • Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.37 EPA
  • Kahlil Bell (26) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
  • Joe McKnight (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA

Receiving

  • Patrick Turner (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Ronald Johnson (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
  • Terrence Austin (26) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mark Sanchez30316.5%02+0.12+3.88
Dominique Johnson261100.0%01+3.56+3.56
Kevin Craft26240.0%00-0.28-6.77

Team EPA comparison

StatUSCUCLA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12630-1.13Ended
Q13010+2.08Pass TD
Q13030+1.86Ended
Q12630-3.52Punt
Q13010+1.80Rush TD
Q13050+3.42Ended
Q12630-2.14Punt
Q13040-1.45Missed FG
Q12610+3.56Pass TD
Q12620-2.02Ended
Q13010-5.27Fumble
Q12650-5.05Punt
Q23060+1.09Missed FG
Q22630-0.88Punt
Q230130-1.11Rush TD
Q22630-1.24Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · USC Trojans · C.J. Gable rush for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by UCLA Korey Bosworth at the USC 20. (-5.27 EPA)
  2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass intercepted by Michael Norris at the UCLA 11, returned for no gain to the UCLA 11. (-4.0 EPA)
  3. Q1 · USC Trojans · David Buehler 41 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.7 EPA)
  4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ucla penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Jerry Johnson accepted. (+3.62 EPA)
  5. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Dominique Johnson pass complete to Kahlil Bell for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.56 EPA)
  6. Q1 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Anthony McCoy for 8 yards to the UCLA 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.53 EPA)
  7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Ronald Johnson for 23 yards to the UCLA 43 for a 1ST down. (-3.15 EPA)
  8. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft pass intercepted by Drew McAllister at the USC 47, returned for no gain to the USC 47. (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • USC Trojans controlled the final (28–7) in Week 15.
  • Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 2 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 UCLA Bruins?

USC Trojans 28, UCLA Bruins 7 in Week 15 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 28–7.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283410026.

Who led USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

USC Trojans

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

UCLA Bruins

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L