California Golden Bears vs. USC Trojans: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 27–9 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: California Golden Bears 9, USC Trojans 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	3	6	0	9
USC Trojans	6	9	0	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.57 EPA
• C.J. Anderson (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.58 EPA/play -0.58 EPA
• Zach Maynard (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.63 EPA

Rushing

• Silas Redd (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
• Zach Maynard (25) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Curtis McNeal (30) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Marqise Lee (30) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Keenan Allen (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Robert Woods (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Barkley	30	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.13	+3.57
C.J. Anderson	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.58	-0.58
Zach Maynard	25	33	0.0%	0	0	-0.08	-2.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	25	1	0	-0.28	Ended
Q1	25	2	0	+0.25	Missed FG
Q1	30	4	0	-6.01	Ended
Q1	25	6	0	-0.16	Interception
Q1	30	4	0	+0.87	Rush TD
Q1	25	3	0	-1.26	Punt
Q1	30	5	0	+2.45	Interception
Q1	25	3	0	-1.78	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	-0.65	Field goal
Q2	30	2	0	+0.35	Ended
Q2	30	7	0	+2.89	Interception
Q2	25	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	30	2	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	25	3	0	-2.94	Field goal
Q2	30	5	0	+2.43	Ended
Q2	25	10	0	+1.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for a loss of 3 yards to the Cal 7. (-5.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass intercepted by Steve Williams at the Cal 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.78 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Josh Hill, recovered by Cal Robert Mullins at the USC 47. (-5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Zach Maynard pass intercepted by T.J. McDonald at the USC 7, returned for no gain to the USC 7. (-4.82 EPA)
5. Q1 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for 62 yards to the Cal 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.57 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · John Akiba rush for 3 yards to the Cal 25, CALIFORNIA penalty 15 yard Face Mask accepted for a 1ST down. (-4.43 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass intercepted by J.P. Hurrell at the Cal 26, returned for no gain to the Cal 26. (-4.34 EPA)
8. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Vincenzo D'Amato 35 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (27–9) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Matt Barkley (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

California Golden Bears 9, USC Trojans 27 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 9–27.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322660030.

Who led California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans in passing?

Matt Barkley (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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