USC Trojans vs. Syracuse Orange: 2012 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Syracuse Orange 42–29 in Week 2, 2012. Final score: USC Trojans 42, Syracuse Orange 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	12	6	18	42
Syracuse Orange	0	3	12	12	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +13.91 EPA
• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +10.63 EPA

Rushing

• Silas Redd (30) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Jerome Smith (183) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Curtis McNeal (30) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Marqise Lee (30) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Robert Woods (30) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Marcus Sales (183) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Nassib	183	43	4.7%	0	2	+0.32	+13.91
Matt Barkley	30	30	20.0%	0	6	+0.35	+10.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	SYR
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	30	7	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	183	9	0	-3.18	Punt
Q1	30	10	0	-3.00	Ended
Q1	183	2	0	+0.27	Interception
Q1	30	4	0	-5.23	Ended
Q2	183	7	0	-0.75	Field goal
Q2	30	9	0	+7.81	Pass TD
Q2	183	5	0	-1.31	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	183	6	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.66	Pass TD
Q2	30	3	0	+2.08	Ended
Q2	183	5	0	-4.47	Punt
Q3	30	5	0	-2.21	Punt
Q3	183	1	0	+1.30	Rush TD
Q3	183	5	0	+3.06	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass intercepted by Dion Bailey at the USC 32, returned for 2 yards to the USC 34. (-5.68 EPA)
2. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Deadball foul, PENALTY SYRACUSE offside (Sharpe, Brandon) 5 yards to the SYRACUSE20. (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass intercepted by Dion Bailey at the Syrac 43, returned for no gain to the Syrac 43. (-4.88 EPA)
4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.28 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Robert Woods rush for 76 yards to the Syrac 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.28 EPA)
6. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass complete to Jarrod West for 31 yards to the USC 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.78 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass intercepted by Shamarko Thomas at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain to the 50 yard line. (-3.72 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass complete to Marcus Sales for 13 yards to the USC 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (42–29) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Ryan Nassib (183) — 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 Syracuse Orange?

USC Trojans 42, Syracuse Orange 29 in Week 2 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Syracuse Orange?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 42–29.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322520183.

Who led USC Trojans vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Ryan Nassib (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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