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Syracuse Orange vs. USC Trojans: 2011 Week 3 Recap

Trojans defeat Orange 38–17 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Syracuse Orange vs. USC Trojans (Week 3).

Syracuse Orange 17 2-1
Final 17–38
USC Trojans 38 3-0 Winner
Winner
USC Trojans
Final score
17–38
Halftime
Syracuse Orange 3–15 USC Trojans
Top passer
Matt Barkley

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Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Syracuse Orange 38–17 in Week 3, 2011. Final score: Syracuse Orange 17, USC Trojans 38.

Game summary

USC Trojans rolled past Syracuse Orange 38–17 in Week 3 of the 2011 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Marc Tyler — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Robert Woods — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Syracuse Orange306617
USC Trojans6912638

Scoring Map

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

SYRSyracuse Orange
USCUSC Trojans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. USC
    Q1TD
    RERhett Ellison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Matt Barkley pass complete to Rhett Ellison for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SYR
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    3-6

    Ross Krautman 23 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. USC
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    3-9

    Andre Heidari 26 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. USC
    Q2TD
    RWRobert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-15

    Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. USC
    Q3TD
    MLMarqise Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-21

    Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SYR
    Q3TD
    VCVan Chew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Alec Lemon pass complete to Van Chew for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. USC
    Q3TD
    RTRandall Telfer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Matt Barkley pass complete to Randall Telfer for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SYR
    Q4TD
    ALAlec Lemon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Ryan Nassib pass complete to Alec Lemon for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  9. USC
    Q4TD
    XGXavier Grimble

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-33

    Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +16.74 EPA
  • Alec Lemon (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.32 EPA/play +3.32 EPA
  • Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.34 EPA

Rushing

  • Marc Tyler (30) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA
  • Antwon Bailey (183) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
  • Dillon Baxter (30) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

  • Robert Woods (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
  • Nick Provo (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
  • Alec Lemon (183) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matt Barkley303713.5%05+0.45+16.74
Alec Lemon1831100.0%01+3.32+3.32
Ryan Nassib183382.6%01+0.04+1.34
Marc Tyler3010.0%00-0.74-0.74

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q118360+2.05Ended
Q13010+2.47Pass TD
Q13090+2.82Ended
Q118300Field goal
Q1183110-1.01Ended
Q23010+0.98Missed FG
Q218310-0.95Ended
Q23030+0.32Ended
Q218340-0.35Ended
Q23000Field goal
Q218310+0.03Punt
Q230100+0.50Ended
Q218330-1.94Ended
Q23010+4.09Pass TD
Q23040+0.19Ended
Q218320-1.97Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib rush for 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Dion Bailey, recovered by USC Will Andrew at the USC 17. (-5.29 EPA)
  2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.09 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass complete to Dorian Graham for 1 yard to the USC 7, tackled by Nickell Robey. (-3.77 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Alec Lemon pass complete to Van Chew for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.32 EPA)
  5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Marc Tyler rush for 11 yards to the Syrac 44, tackled by Phillip Thomas and Jeremi Wilkes for a 1ST down. (-3.12 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass complete to Alec Lemon for 16 yards to the Syrac 44, tackled by Anthony Brown for a 1ST down. (+2.66 EPA)
  7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 20 yards to the Syrac 11, tackled by Keon Lyn for a 1ST down. (+2.63 EPA)
  8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for 43 yards to the Syrac 5, tackled by Cory Boatman for a 1ST down. (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • USC Trojans controlled the final (38–17) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Matt Barkley (30) — yds, 5 TD.
  • EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs USC Trojans?

Syracuse Orange 17, USC Trojans 38 in Week 3 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 17–38.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312600030.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs USC Trojans in passing?

Matt Barkley (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Syracuse Orange

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

USC Trojans

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W