USC Trojans vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2012 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated USC Trojans 21–14 in Week 3, 2012. Final score: USC Trojans 14, Stanford Cardinal 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	6	0	0	0	14
Stanford Cardinal	6	0	6	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Josh Nunes (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +9.08 EPA
• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -1.10 EPA

Rushing

• Stepfan Taylor (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Silas Redd (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -1.00 EPA
• Curtis McNeal (30) — 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Marqise Lee (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Robert Woods (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Randall Telfer (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Nunes	24	24	8.3%	0	2	+0.38	+9.08
Matt Barkley	30	38	0.0%	0	0	-0.03	-1.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	STAN
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	+0.37	Ended
Q1	24	2	0	-1.48	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-0.70	Punt
Q1	24	1	0	+5.30	Rush TD
Q1	24	5	0	+1.11	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.51	Rush TD
Q1	30	3	0	-0.65	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-2.74	Punt
Q1	30	4	0	-2.02	Punt
Q1	24	3	0	-1.60	Missed FG
Q2	30	1	0	+4.34	Ended
Q2	24	4	0	+3.68	Interception
Q2	30	4	0	-0.15	Interception
Q2	24	6	0	-3.49	Missed FG
Q2	30	4	0	-6.20	Fumble
Q2	24	3	0	-1.12	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Silas Redd rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Stanf Josh Mauro at the USC 42. (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Stepfan Taylor rush for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.3 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for 24 yards to the Stanf 1 for a 1ST down. (+4.72 EPA)
4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for 26 yards to the Stanf 28 for a 1ST down. (+4.34 EPA)
5. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · STANFORD penalty 5 yard Delay of Game on Josh Nunes accepted. (-4.04 EPA)
6. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Josh Nunes pass intercepted by Dion Bailey at the USC 42, returned for no gain to the USC 42. (-3.81 EPA)
7. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Josh Nunes pass complete to Zach Ertz for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Jordan Williamson 23 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (21–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Josh Nunes (24) — 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 Stanford Cardinal?

USC Trojans 14, Stanford Cardinal 21 in Week 3 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 14–21.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322590024.

Who led USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Josh Nunes (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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