Ohio State Buckeyes vs. USC Trojans: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 35–3 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 3, USC Trojans 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	0	0	0	3
USC Trojans	6	6	12	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aaron Corp (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.35 EPA
• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.29 EPA
• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.15 EPA

Rushing

• Daniel Herron (194) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Joe McKnight (30) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Ray Small (194) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Stanley Havili (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Patrick Turner (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aaron Corp	30	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.18	+0.35
Terrelle Pryor	194	10	0.0%	0	0	+0.03	+0.29
Mark Sanchez	30	27	14.8%	0	4	-0.01	-0.15
Todd Boeckman	194	23	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-2.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	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	194	1	0	-0.54	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.99	Pass TD
Q1	30	6	0	+2.22	Ended
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	16	0	+2.38	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q1	194	4	0	-2.29	Punt
Q2	30	7	0	+0.48	Interception
Q2	194	9	0	-1.19	Interception
Q2	30	3	0	-0.90	Punt
Q2	194	11	0	+1.84	Missed FG
Q2	30	1	0	+0.58	Pass TD
Q2	30	6	0	+2.35	Ended
Q2	194	5	0	-3.46	Punt
Q3	30	4	0	+0.43	Pass TD
Q3	194	5	0	+0.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass intercepted by Kevin Ellison at the OhSt 34, returned for no gain to the OhSt 34. (-3.13 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Damian Williams for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.03 EPA)
3. Q1 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Stanley Havili for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.99 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman sacked by Clay Matthews for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC Kyle Moore at the OhSt 38. (-2.91 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ryan Pretorius 46 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.88 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Joe McKnight rush for 14 yards to the USC 34 for a 1ST down. (-2.85 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez sacked by Marcus Freeman for a loss of 11 yards to the OhSt 27. (-2.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback. (-2.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (35–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Aaron Corp (30) — yds.
• EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans?

Ohio State Buckeyes 3, USC Trojans 35 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 3–35.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570030.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans in passing?

Aaron Corp (30) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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