USC Trojans vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2008 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Arizona Wildcats 17–10 in Week 9, 2008. Final score: USC Trojans 17, Arizona Wildcats 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	3	6	6	0	17
Arizona Wildcats	0	3	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.67 EPA
• Team (12) — 0.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -0.68 EPA
• Willie Tuitama (12) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -7.44 EPA

Rushing

• Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Nicholas Grigsby (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Keola Antolin (12) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Thomas (12) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Stanley Havili (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Damian Williams (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	28	3.6%	0	1	+0.13	+3.67
Team	12	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-0.68
Willie Tuitama	12	20	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-7.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	ARIZ
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	12	7	0	+0.58	Ended
Q1	30	6	0	+3.34	Punt
Q1	12	3	0	-4.78	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	+0.34	Interception
Q1	12	5	0	+0.32	Punt
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	3	0	-2.74	Ended
Q1	12	3	0	-1.97	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.51	Ended
Q2	12	11	0	+0.97	Missed FG
Q2	30	14	0	+8.10	Rush TD
Q2	12	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	12	4	0	+0.21	Ended
Q3	30	5	0	-1.36	Punt
Q3	30	5	0	-1.55	Punt
Q3	12	2	0	-2.83	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez sacked for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by Ariz at the USC 15. (-5.06 EPA)
2. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama pass intercepted by Kevin Thomas at the USC 40, returned for 7 yards to the USC 47. (-4.73 EPA)
3. Q1 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass intercepted by Marquis Hundley at the USC 36, returned for 3 yards to the USC 33. (-4.42 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · David Buehler 30 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.35 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Greg Woidneck punt for 31 yards, returned by Mike Thomas, Derrick Barkum for 42 yards, to the USC 34. (-3.25 EPA)
6. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama rush for no gain to the Ariz 47. (-3.2 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Stanley Havili for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.95 EPA)
8. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Keenyn Crier punt for 51 yards, returned by Stafon Johnson for 54 yards to the Ariz 25. (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (17–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 1 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 Arizona Wildcats?

USC Trojans 17, Arizona Wildcats 10 in Week 9 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Arizona Wildcats?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 17–10.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Arizona Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282990012.

Who led USC Trojans vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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